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Cl*ty of Tukwi*,Ig a <br />Resolution No. / 9 0 C? <br />f <br />A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE <br />CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, REAFFIRMING <br />ITS COMMITMENT TO BEING A DIVERSE, <br />TOLERANT AND INCLUSIVE CITY. <br />WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is a beautifully diverse community of <br />neighborhoods, residents, businesses and visitors; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila considers this diversity to be one of its greatest <br />assets and prioritizes the value of inclusiveness; and <br />WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 1614 in 2006 reaffirming its <br />commitment to being an inclusive community as a fundamental value; and <br />WHEREAS, we, as elected representatives of the people, have a responsibility to <br />not stay silent in the face of violence and discrimination against any of our constituents <br />or compatriots; and <br />WHEREAS, the people of Tukwila recognize that people of all cultures, ethnicities, <br />abilities, and backgrounds all do better when we work together; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila promotes civility and strives for a culture where <br />tolerance and solidarity overcome fear and division; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila does not tolerate bias, harassment, or <br />discrimination based on race, religion, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, <br />gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, housing status or status with <br />regard to public assistance; and <br />WHEREAS, we advance the principles of non-violence, tolerance, religious <br />freedom, trust and safety, and recognize that these principles are valued by all <br />communities in our City; and <br />WHEREAS, all of Tukwila's residents deserve to live in a safe environment free of <br />hate, discrimination and fear; and <br />W:\Word Processing\Resolutions\Diverse-tolerant-inclusive city 12-6-16 <br />LH:bjs Page 1 of 2 <br />