City Council Hears Resolution on Iran

Wednesday, March 21, 10.15 AM at Portland City Hall at 1221 SW 4th:
The Portland City Council will hear a resolution in support of friendship between the people of the United States and Iran and opposing an escalation of the wars into Iran . The resolution will be introduced by Commissioner Erik Sten and co-sponsored by Commissioner Randy Leonard. Please come and show your support by wearing a "No War on Iran" button (available at the door).

There is a history of positive and fruitful relations between people of Iran and Portland , OR . which is home to many Iranians. This friendship is reflected in the work of Portland ’s deceased historian and story teller Terry O’Donnell. Many others who have served in Iran as volunteers or participated in recent delegations, are examples of people who have kept building this relationship. Some of these friends of Iran and local Iranian immigrants have founded the American Iranian Friendship Council (AIFC). AIFC has worked in collaboration with the city on the proposed resolution.

Although we have had proclamation of the Iranian New Year by Portland Mayors in the past, this year will be the first time in Portland history NowRuz will be acknowledged by a mayoral proclamation in the city hall at noon, after the council hearing. The NowRuz ceremony will include a musical presentation arranged by the Salehi Family, Persian pastries and the traditional Iranian New Year’s display Haft Sin.  We welcome the public in joining us to express the mutual desire for peace and to celebrate NowRuz.
American Iranian Friendship Council
www.aifcpdx.org