HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-04-24 Proclamation - Stand Against Racism DayWHEREAS, the YWCA is committed to eliminating racism, empowering
women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all; and
WHEREAS, on the last Friday of April each year hundreds of thousands
of people all across the United States of America gather with the YWCA to
spread awareness about the root causes of racism and encourage conversations
among diverse communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila supports the YWCA mission and works
to eliminate racial inequity through internal practices, citywide initiatives and
partnerships with other institutions and the community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila and the YWCA believe that individuals
and whole communities must be engaged in a conversation about racism and
speak out collectively, with one voice, and pledge to stand against racism; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila residents value initiatives that will end race-based
disparities and make the world a more equitable, inclusive and dignified place
for all to live;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Jim Haggerton, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do
hereby proclaim April 24, 2015:
Stand Against Racism Day
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all public officials, educators, businesses,
community leaders and the residents of Tukwila to observe this day and
commit themselves to stand against racism whenever and wherever it may
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Signed this twentieth day of April, 2015.
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