HomeMy WebLinkAbout1437RESOLUTION NO. I 13 7
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, opposing speech and
actions that incite discord and disharmony
among people having differing backgrounds,
philosphies, and cultures.
WHEREAS, there are individuals and organizations who,
by their speech and actions, tend to sow the seeds of discord and
disharmony in our nation and tear the fabric of our national well
being; and
WHEREAS, the basic premise of our Constitution holds
that citizens in the United States, having various backgrounds
and beliefs, can live side by side in harmony and trust; and
WHEREAS, the City Council would like to go on record
opposing actions that pursue the purpose of denigrating,
demeaning or threatening people based upon racial, religious and
other differences; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council opposes actions by
individuals or organizations whose purpose is to denigrate,
demean or threaten people 1 s liberties based upon their race,
backgrounds, religions, philosophies and cultures.
Section 2. That the City of Kent, Washington be a
community where people can pursue their interests in a hate free
environment and where they can live together in mutual respect of
and cooperation with one another.
Passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this ,5!"' day of ~4 ,J(t , 1995.
~ Concurred in by the Mayor of the City of Kent, this
b day of ~~~4~&lu~~-------' 1995. 0
ATTEST:
BREMQQ ~~CODER, CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
Resolution No. / I.J.-37 , passed by the City Council of the City
of Kent, Washington, the 5~ day of~~~~~----' 1995.
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BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK
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