Good morning, 



I will like to share some exciting news with Eritreans around the world. 

 Seattle Mayor declares May 24 as a day of celebration in honor of 

Eritrean independence day! This is a day of pride for Eritreans around the 

world. The proclamation is attached and here is how it reads. 



PROCLAMATION 



WHEREAS, on May 24, 1991, Eritreans around the world received the good news 

that had been decades in the waiting: Eritrea had become an independent 

nation; and 



WHEREAS, Over 20 years later, pride in the Eritrean culture resonates 

across generations, inspiring even children who have never set foot in 

Eritrea to share their culture–through dance, poetry, and art–with 

their communities in the US; and 



WHEREAS, Seattle is a community that has become home to many Eritreans 

whose contributions have inspired a cultural exchange between people of all 

different backgrounds; and 



WHEREAS, Celebrations of Eritrea's independence will take place all day 

Saturday May 26, 2012 at Voluneteer Park in Seattle all are welcome to 

attend; 



NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike McGinn, Mayor of the City of Seattle, 

               Do hereby proclaim May 24, 2012 as 



                            * ERITREAN INDEPENDENCE DAY* 



In the City of Seattle, and ask residents of all backgrounds to celebrate 

accordingly. 



                                              Mike McGinn 

                                                    Mayor 



Seattle community would like to thank you Rahwa Ogbe Habte for her tireless 

efforts in making this a reality. 



Senait 

Source: Dehai.org