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Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was received and filed. 6. RESOLUTION 2021-14 -A RESOLUTION to join with states, municipalities, and other jurisdictions around the country to designate April as Arab American Heritage Month in the City of Lakewood, Ohio by celebrating the Arab American culture and paying tribute to the contributions of Arab Americans. (pg. 19) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to adopt Resolution 2021-14. Discussion: President O'Malley expressed his delight to introduce the resolution and highlighted Arab Americans contributions to society and the Lakewood community. Pierre Bejjani & Awate Fassad of the Arab American Foundation thanked Council for the honor. Councilmember Rader thanked Council for its leadership on the issue and expressed pride in the resolution. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. Resolution 2021-14 was adopted. 7. Communication from President O'Malley, Vice President Litten and Councilmember Bullock regarding Use of American Rescue Plan funds by the City of Lakewood. (pg. 20) President O'Malley made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Bullock to refer the communication to the Finance Committee. Discussion: Councilmember Bullock credited Congresswoman Kaptur's efforts to secure funding for northern Ohio.President O'Malley noted the significant amount offunding coming to municipalities throughout the state. He stated the importance ofgetting the funding to those most affected by the pandemic. On the motion: A roll call vote was taken as follows: Yeas —Bullock, Kepple, Neff, O'Malley, Rader, Shachner Nays —None Motion passed. The communication was referred to the Finance Committee.