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NOTICE OF MEETING
CITY OF GARLAND, TEXAS

COMMUNITY MULTICULTURAL COMMISSION

Work Session Room of City Hall
200 N. Fifth Street
Garland, Texas
August 17, 2023, 6:00 p.m.

A meeting of the Community Multicultural Commission of the City of Garland, Texas will be held Thursday, August 17, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at 200 N. Fifth Street, in the Work Session Room, Garland, Texas.

AGENDA:

MISSION STATEMENT: To maximize the potential inclusion and quality of life for all citizens in the City of Garland by increasing the number of citizens we reach, teach, educate and involve in what the City of Garland has to offer. To ensure that every citizen regardless of ethnic, racial, religious or cultural background, feels welcomed in the community, neighborhood, businesses or places of worship.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Persons who desire to address the Committee on any item on the agenda are allowed three minutes to speak. Testimony may be held until the item is considered or given at the beginning of any committee meeting. Invited testimony may also occur at any time, subject to a request of the Member of the Committee and with the approval of the Committee Chairperson.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approval of the minutes from the July 20, 2023, meeting.

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

Discuss Retreat Action Items

The Commission will discuss and decide the release date for the "You Belong Here" video.

Mural Project

Staff will provide an update on the Mural Project.

Budget - Select giveaway items for October 14

Staff will provide information on items to consider for purchase.

Potential Events for Participation

North Texas 9/11 National Day of Service (911day.org)

Voter Registration Awareness Month, discuss hosting or participating in an event.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

1. Opening of the Downtown Square, Saturday, October 14, 10:00 a.m. and culminate that evening with LeAnn Rimes as the headline performer.

2. UNIDOS: Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 p.m., Ashlock Room, Garland Police Department, 1891 Forest Lane.

3. Boards and Commissions Dinner, Thursday, November 16 at The Atrium, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

4. NAACP: Last Tuesday of each month (virtual)

ADJOURN

NOTE: A quorum of the City Council may be in attendance and may or may not participate in the discussions of the Committee or board.