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Office of the Mayor <br />City of Tukwila, Washington <br />PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS, the YWCA is committed to eliminating racism, empowering <br />women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all; and <br />WHEREAS, on the last Friday of April each year hundreds of thousands <br />of people all across the United States of America gather with the YWCA to <br />spread awareness about the root causes of racism and encourage conversations <br />among diverse communities; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila supports the YWCA mission and works <br />to eliminate racial inequity through internal practices, citywide initiatives and <br />partnerships with other institutions and the community; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and the YWCA believe that individuals <br />and whole communities must be engaged in a conversation about racism and <br />speak out collectively, with one voice, and pledge to stand against racism; and <br />WHEREAS, Tukwila residents value initiatives that will end race -based <br />disparities and make the world a more equitable, inclusive and dignified place <br />for all to live; <br />NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do <br />hereby proclaim: <br />A Stand Against Racism <br />April 26 - 29, 2018 in the City of Tukwila and encourage all public officials, <br />educators, businesses, community leaders and the residents of Tukwila to <br />participate in this observance and commit themselves to stand against racism <br />whenever and wherever it may appear. <br />Presented this 16th day of April, 2018. <br />Allan Ekberg, Mayor <br />