HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2001-142 - Respect of all Ethnic Cultures R ELUTION NO. 2001- /12—
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING, IN CONCERT WITH
THE SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,AND
THE CITY COUNCILS OF ANDERSON AND SHASTA LAKE,
ENCOURAGING CONTINUED TOLERANCE AND RESPECT FOR ALL ETHNIC CULTURES
WHEREAS, the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City, Washington D.C. and
Pennsylvania shocked and saddened our entire nation; and
WHEREAS, across America, citizens of all religious and ethnic backgrounds have come together to
denounce the horrific attacks and to mourn the loss of thousands of innocent people; and
WHEREAS, our citizens must remember that the physical appearance of many loyal Americans may
be different, but these people are our neighbors and friends and we will continue to live and work together in
peace and harmony; and
WHEREAS, we shall continue to exhibit tolerance and refrain from discrimination or violence
against our fellow Americans who join us in defense of our liberties, firm in the knowledge that these acts
were perpetrated by terrorists and criminals; and
WHEREAS, as Americans we must direct our combined efforts to protect the rights and freedoms of
ALL the citizens of our great country, as well as those of other free nations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redding joins with
the Shasta County Board of Supervisors, and the City Councils of Anderson and Shasta Lake, and all
civilized people around the world in condemning the September 11`h attacks, and urging respect for all ethnic
groups and recognizing their contributions to our society.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redding joins the Shasta
County Board of Supervisors, and the City Councils of Anderson and Shasta Lake in expressing confidence
for the continued demonstration of tolerance, acceptance and respect for people of all ethnic groups by the
citizens of this community.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Redding on the 2nd day of October 2001, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members: Cibula, Kight, Pohlmeyer, Stegall and McGeorge
NOES: Council Members: None
ABSTAIN: Council Members: None
ABSENT: Council Members None
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