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WHEREAS, we believe in the public sector for the public good, and advancing <br />equity and inclusion is critical to the success of our communities and our nation; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, <br />WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES ITS COMMITMENT TO EQUALITY AND <br />INCLUSIVENESS FOR ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO OUR CITY. WE <br />REJECT THE POLITICS OF DIVISION, BIGOTRY, VIOLENCE AND <br />DISCRIMINATION. WE WILL FIGHT FOR THE RIGHTS, FREEDOMS AND <br />INTERESTS OF ALL THE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY NO MATTER WHAT <br />THE COLOR OF OUR SKIN, OUR GENDER, THE WAY WE WORSHIP, WHERE WE <br />WERE BORN, OUR SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OUR ABILITIES, OR ANY OTHER <br />IDENTITY. FURTHERMORE, WE RESOLVE TO: <br />1. Prioritize and promote a welcoming environment for all in our community, and <br />recognize the rights of individuals to live their lives with dignity and free of <br />discrimination. <br />2. Commit to pursuing a policy agenda that affirms civil and human rights, and <br />ensures that those targeted on the basis of culture, religion or immigration status can <br />turn to government without fear of recrimination. <br />3. Engage with individuals and community groups to promote education and <br />dialogue among all community members. <br />PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at <br />a Regular Meeting thereof this day of C "i t. 2016. <br />ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED: <br />Christy O'FI r erty, MMC, City CI rk <br />APPROVED AS TO FORM BY: <br />Ra hel B. Turpin, City At orney <br />oe u ffie, Council si ent <br />Filed with the City Clerk: <br />Passed by the City Council:` <br />Resolution Number: j 0O <br />W: \Word Processing \Resolutions \Diverse - tolerant - inclusive city 12 -6 -16 <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />LH:bjs <br />