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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 J)oAJA)f1 SWf/u.J Acn/J G I APPROVED AS TO FORM: 2 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. ...LJ,i....,_Q..a~:..L...~o<:..J~-·...CA~.l.L>ta ..... ~a..=...----(SEAL) hate.res BRENDA JACOBER, CITY CLERK ::J)oAJ)t)A s wfl Lt.) A (T/VG I 3