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To recognize Caribbean American Heritage Month During June
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WHEREAS, Columbus is home to more than 185,000 residents who were born in nations including Bhutan, Somalia, Democratic Republic of Congo, India, and Mexico, among others, with roughly 8.7% of the City’s total population being foreign born; and
WHEREAS, immigrants accounted for 26.4 percent of the population growth in Columbus between 2014 and 2019; and
WHEREAS, in June 2006, President George W. Bush issued a proclamation recognizing the significance of Caribbean people and their descendants in the history and culture of the United States. 2025 marks the nineteenth celebration of June as National Caribbean American Heritage Month.
WHEREAS, Caribbean American Heritage Month is celebrated every June as millions of Caribbean Americans strengthen our country through their vibrant cultures, traditions, languages, and values. In recognition of National Caribbean-American Heritage Month, we honor the immeasurable ways Caribbean Americans have added to our American dream; and
WHEREAS, Dominicans In Columbus Ohio is an organization that was founded in 2018 when a group of Dominicans living in Columbus came together with the intention to improve the lives of all Dominicans residing in central Ohio. They uplift Dominican Americans through civic engagement, making resources accessible to all, and positive community development.
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus strives to be a welcoming place for all, including its large population of immigrants. The City of Columbus benefits from the diversity of its residents, and Dominican Americans continue to contribute to the cultural and economic vibrancy of our community; therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS: That this Council does hereby recognize Caribbean American Heritage Month during the month of June.