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PROCLAMATION
\ i3a The National League of Cities is committed to promoting racial equality and
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The National League of Cities has urged local officials across the count to
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'oin together in a national campaign to promote racial equality and justice. • By resolution of the National League of Cities, we declare racism unjust and
advocate equal rights for all.
• By Act of Congress of the United States dated July 2, 1964, the Civil Rights'
Act of 1964 was adopted banning discrimination because of a person's
color, race, national origin, religion, or sex.
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By Act of Congress of the United States dated July 9, 1868, the 14'
Amendment of the Constitution of the United States giving all persons born
or naturalized in the United States the right to due process and equal
protection under the law.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of
Ashland, hereby proclaim the week of September 23, 2002, to be
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"RACE EQUALITY WEEK"
I to 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. =
Dated t ' 17th day of September, 2002.
Barbara Christensen, City Recorder
Alan DeBoer, Mayor
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