June 26 Declared Wat Promwachirayan Day In St. Louis Park

Press release from the City of St. Louis Park:

June 21, 2021

At its June 21, 2021, meeting, the St. Louis Park City Council declared Saturday, June 26, 2021, as Wat Promwachirayan Day in St. Louis Park. The proclamation reads:

Whereas Wat Promwachirayan (Wat Thai of MN) will be hosting a Thai Night Market Saturday, June 26, 2021, with the sponsorship of the Royal Thai Consulate General-Chicago, the Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans and St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts; and

Whereas in its four years in St. Louis Park, Wat Promwachirayan has become a valued and important part of the fabric of the community; and

Whereas the commitment of Wat Promwachirayan to the community has been exhibited through its many events that invite the public to visit the temple and learn about Thai arts, culture and heritage; and about Theravada Buddhism; and

Whereas Wat Promwachirayan served as an elections polling location in 2020, hosted a virtual meditation event during the COVID-19 pandemic and partners with other community organizations and religious congregations on various initiatives and events; and

Whereas Wat Promwachirayan embodies the values of St. Louis Park in its dedication to engaging and supporting people of all backgrounds in the Twin Cities through meditation, arts, cultural activities and community events; and

Whereas the city wishes to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to the community.

Now, therefore be it resolved that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, do hereby proclaim June 26, 2021, Wat Promwachirayan Day in the City of St. Louis Park.

Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 21st day of June 2021.

Signed, Jake Spano, Mayor, City of St. Louis Park

This press release was produced by the City St. Louis Park. The views expressed here are the author’s own.