HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-96 RESOLUTION NO. 1 - 96
A RESOLUTION by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, opposing bigotry and
hate and violations of citizens' civil rights, and encouraging each citizen to respect and celebtrate the
ethnic, racial, cultural, religious, and social diversity of our community.
WHEREAS, The United States of America is founded on the principle of equal fights and protection for
all citizens; and
WHEREAS, it is the civic duty and responsibility of every citizen to protect the civil fights, safety, and
security of individuals or groups that have been historically and remain subject to harassment, oppression,
discrimination, and violence; and
WHEREAS, traditionally, hate groups have found it easy to increase their harassment when able to
isolate and victimize a specific group and it is time to publicly voice our opposition to words and deeds that
promote prejudice, hatred, harassment, and violence toward any citizen as a violation of our community values;
and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, City Council and City Manager of Port Angeles urge civic organizations,
governmental organizations, private groups, and churches to join together and pass similar resolutions
condemning hatred and honoring diversity; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT
ANGELES, WASHINGTON, that all residents of Port Angeles are entitled to equal civil rights, that hate,
bigotry, and violations of these civil rights be opposed by the citizens and that each citizen respect and celebrate
the ethnic, racial, cultural, religious, and social diversity of our commumty; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Port Angeles will prosecute to the full extent of
applicable laws any person violating the policy adoted in this resolution.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles, Washington, this 2nd
dayof January_, 1996.
Pro.~l~r Ostrowski,"M~,r"i- -
Orville Campbell, Councl~ member- Cathleen McKeown, Council member
~~~ Hulett, Council memb,er
Glmm Wigg'ms, Council member ~te/ffrc~ ' .~meranz, City Managerv
APPRO AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Ci,ty Attorney City Clerk