A formal resolution document from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago recognizing April as National Arab American Heritage Month. The design features a light background with a blue border and a faint Chicago skyline at the top. The headline reads “Resolution” followed by “National Arab American Heritage Month” in large gold text. Several “Whereas” paragraphs describe the history, contributions, and cultural significance of Arab Americans, including references to immigration history, diverse heritage, and the Arab American community in southwest Cook County. The district’s seal appears near the center. The resolution concludes with “Now, therefore, be it resolved,” formally recognizing the month and honoring Arab American contributions. At the bottom, it is dated April 2, 2026, and lists the Board of Commissioners: Kari K. Steele (President), Patricia Theresa Flynn (Vice President), Marcelino Garcia (Chairman of Finance), Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, and Sharon Waller.

📜 On April 2, the MWRD Board of Commissioners issued a memorial resolution in honor of National Arab American Heritage Month.

MWRD Board of Commissioners: MWRD.org/BOC

#MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago #NAAHM

Let this month serve as an opportunity to celebrate their stories, challenge stereotypes, and champion greater inclusion and representation. #NAAHM
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April is National Arab American Heritage Month honoring the diverse cultures and lasting contributions of Arab Americans in Washington state. Arab American communities’ impacts span every field from science and medicine to the arts, education, and community leadership. #NAAHM
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Graphic for National Arab American Heritage Month featuring a blue geometric patterned background and a centered framed light blue panel with the black text “National Arab American Heritage Month” and “Many Voices, One Community.” At the bottom, the seal of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) alongside a list of Board of Commissioners: Kari K. Steele (President), Patricia Theresa Flynn (Vice President), Marcelino Garcia (Chairman of Finance), Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, and Sharon Waller.alongside a list of Board of Commissioners: Kari K. Steele (President), Patricia Theresa Flynn (Vice President), Marcelino Garcia (Chairman of Finance), Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, and Sharon Waller.

This April, the MWRD celebrates National Arab American Heritage Month! We honor the history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans in building stronger communities across our region.

MWRD.org

#NAAHM #ArabAmericanHeritage #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicago

A graphic of the official resolution document from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, dated April 3, 2025, signed by President Kari K. Steele and the Board of Commissioners. The resolution recognizes April as National Arab American Heritage Month and honors the cultural, civic, and professional contributions of Arab Americans in fields such as arts, business, law, medicine, science, and technology. It highlights the long history of Arab migration to the U.S. since the 1800s, the estimated 4 million Arab Americans in the country, and the rich diversity of cultures, languages, and faiths they represent. Special recognition is given to the Arab American community in southwest Cook County, Illinois—including one of the largest Palestinian communities in the U.S.—and to the Arab-American Business Professional Association, which supports over 200 businesses in the area known as “Little Palestine.” The resolution is to be permanently recorded in the District’s official proceedings.

This April, the MWRD honors Arab American Heritage Month by celebrating the vibrant cultures, rich history, and achievements of Arab Americans across Chicagoland and beyond. 📜🌍✨❤️

#NAAHM #MWRD #CookCounty #Chicagoland #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth
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A graphic celebrating National Arab American Heritage Month with an Arabic-inspired black motif on a bright blue background. Transparent and solid light blue squares overlay the design, with two small light blue lines centered above and below the transparent square. On the solid square, bold black text reads: “National Arab American Heritage Month; Honoring the past; inspiring the future.” At the bottom, a gray rectangle features the white MWRD logo on the left, alongside the names and titles of the Board of Commissioners with white text that reads: “Board of Commissioners; Kari K. Steele, President; Patricia Theresa Flynn, Vice President; Marcelino Garcia, Chairman of Finance; (and commissioners) Precious Brady-Davis, Yumeka Brown, Cameron Davis, Beth McElroy Kirkwood, Eira L. Corral Sepúlveda, and Sharon Waller.”

🎉 April is National Arab American Heritage Month! Join the #MWRD in celebrating the rich history, culture, and contributions of Arab Americans in communities across the MWRD service area and the U.S. 🌎🌍

#CookCounty #NAAHM #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

Visit MWRD.org to learn more about what we do.

Starting in 2021, April has been honored as National Arab American Heritage Month. Now more than ever, it is crucial to counter xenophobic and anti-Islamic rhetoric, foster inclusion, and recognize the vital contributions and resilience of Arab-Americans of past and present.

#arabamerican #NAAHM

I told my #KidLit librarian I wanted to read books to my preschool kids to celebrate #NativeAmericanHeriageMonth & she gave me these beauties

Stolen Words by Melanie Florence & Gabrielle Grimard

We all Play by Julie Flett

When We are Kind by Monique Gray Smith & Nicole Neidhardt

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April is National Arab-American Heritage Month! What’s known today as the Arab-American community has grown significantly across the country since the first arrival of immigrants from Lebanon and Morocco in the 1500s.

#MJHSdei#arabamericanheritagemonth #NAAHM

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