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YOLO COUNTY DECLARES MARCH
20th AS PERSIAN HERITAGE DAY
Today the Yolo County Board
of Supervisors issued resolution No. 02-41 which states;
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2002, AS IRANIAN-AMERICAN DAY IN YOLO COUNTY
WHEREAS, Iranian/Persian history dates back
to 2,000 B.C. The people of Iran have celebrated Noruz, the New
Year, on the first day of spring for 3,000 years; and,
WHEREAS, The Iranian people have a long tradition
of tolerance and respect for human rights, including the establishment,
in 550 B.C., of the earliest significant monarchy that contributed
to the civilization of the world, under Cyrus the Great. Cyrus
the Great freed the Jewish people from Babylonian oppression;
and;
WHEREAS, Throughout their long history, Iranians
have made great contributions to the arts, sciences, and philosophy.
These include the writings of Omar Khayyam and Rumi, contributions
to medicine of Avicenna, advances in chemistry of Razi, and the
invention of algebra; and,
WHEREAS, The Iranian-American community contributes
greatly to Yolo County's economy, cultural richness, and diversity.
They are a highly educated population and preserve their rich
culture and heritage, while contributing to the community as
doctors, lawyers, engineers, business people, and university
professors.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Yolo Board of Supervisors
proclaim Wednesday, March 20, 2002 as Iranian-American Day in
Yolo County.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of 19th of March 2002, by
the following vote;
AYES: Pollock, McGowan, Wolk, Stallard, Rosenberg.
Signed, Dave Rosenberg, Chair
Yolo County, California
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