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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 223
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 18, 2021
Ms. Smith (for herself and Ms. Klobuchar) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the city of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, on its 100th anniversary.
Whereas the city of Columbia Heights is a first-ring suburb of Minneapolis situated in the southern part of Anoka County;
Whereas Columbia Heights was established as a village in 1898 and incorporated as a city in 1921;
Whereas Columbia Heights is now home to a diverse population, which brings together cultures from all across the world;
Whereas Columbia Heights was designated in 2006 by community stakeholders and city officials as the City of Peace
;
Whereas Columbia Heights is a city that embraces ethnic and cultural differences so that all its citizens may live in peace;
Whereas Columbia Heights was named an All-America City recipient in 2016;
Whereas Columbia Heights prides itself in being a place where families can thrive;
Whereas Columbia Heights has a small-town feel while still striving towards the goals of a big city; and
Whereas, on July 21, 2021, the Columbia Heights will celebrate 100 years of incorporation: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate congratulates Columbia Heights, Minnesota on its 100th anniversary.