HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/19 Race Equality PROCLAMATION
· The National League of Cities is committed to promoting racial equality and
justice as a fundamental aspect of a healthy community.
· 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.
· By resolution of the National League of Cities, we declare racism and
discrimination 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.
By Act of Congress of the United States dated July 9, 1868, the 14th
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, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of
Ashland, hereby proclaim October 18 - 22, 2004
"RACE EQUALITY WEEK"
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 this 19th day of October, 2004.
Barbara Christens"'en, City Recorder
Alan DeBoer, Mayor