HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003-126 CCRadoption: Member Kay I.asman introduced the following resolution and moved its
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-126
RESOLUTION PROMOTING RACIAL EQUALITY WEEK SEPTEMBER 29
THROUGH OCTOBER 4, 2003
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and the City of Brooklyn Center are
committed to promoting racial equality and justice as a fundamental aspect of a healthy
community; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has urged local officials across the
country to join together in a national campaign to promote racial equality and justice; and
WHEREAS, by Act of Congress of the United States dated July 2, 1964, the Civil
Rights Act of 1964 was adopted banning discrimination because of an individuals color, race,
national origin, religion, or sex; and
WHEREAS, by Act of Congress of the United States dated July 9, 1968, the le
Amendment of the Constitution of the United States was adopted giving all persons born or
naturalized in the United States the right to due process and equal protection under the law.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the week of September 29, 2003, be declared as Race Equality Week in the
City of Brooklyn Center and urge all citizens in Brooklyn Center to join together to support this
effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Council of Brooklyn
Center reaffirm our commitment to ensuring racial equality and justice in our city and to working
with the National League of Cities to sustain this commitment throughout the country.
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to Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Kathleen Carmody
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kathleen Carmody, Kay Tasman, and Diane Niesen;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.