HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 992 - Support of Resettlement of Vietnam Refugees - 05/13/1975 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 992
A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR VIETNAM REFUGEES
COMING TO THE UNITED STATES .
WHEREAS, the United States of America was founded upon the tradition
and belief that it could and would provide a home for all ; and
WHEREAS, the basic heritage of America is that of a melting pot "of
all peoples of the world" ; and
WHEREAS, the people of the United States of America have traditionally
responded to the needs of the people all over the world; and
WHEREAS, termination of the conflict in South Vietnam has created a
need for homes for people who are fearful of their persons if they had re-
mained in South Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, the United States has opened it doors to hundreds of thou-
sands of refugees from South Vietnam;
NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Eden
Prairie duly notify its duly elected Senators and Representatives , that it
is in favor of assimulating the South Vietnamese within the United States.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, to the extent that it can, that the City of
Eden Prairie will do its utmost to accomodate any and all refugees who
wish to make the City of Eden Prairie their home.
ADOPTED by the City of Eden Prairie this 13th day of May, 1975.
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David W. Osterholt, Mayor
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