HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-17 Proclamation - The National Day of Racial HealingWHEREAS, we have all witnessed racial divisiveness rising in America's urban, rural,
suburban, and tribal communities today that threatens the very core of this great country's unified
front; and
WHEREAS, just like those who came before us, it is our duty to protect the children of this
country and maintain communities in which they may all be given the opportunity to succeed; and
WHEREAS, we understand and recognize that there is a racial divide in our country and we
must all work earnestly to heal the wounds created by racial, ethnic and religious bias and build an
equitable and just society so that all children can thrive; and
WHEREAS, children have the right to be provided every opportunity to learn, grow, and
thrive in nurturing environments that don't violate their safety, dignity, and humanity; and
WHEREAS, every single person has the capability to make a simple change within him or
herself that can have a profound effect on an entire society; and
WHEREAS, if we all dedicate ourselves to the principles of truth, racial healing and
transformation, we can all bring about the necessary changes in thinking and behavior that will
propel this great country forward as a unified force where racial biases will become a thing of the
past; and
WHEREAS, racial healing is a vital and crucial commitment to the education, social, mental
and over all well -being of all our children; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila, in conjunction with others throughout the United States of
America, acknowledges January 17, 2017 as the "National Day of Racial Healing," and urges all
citizens to promote racial healing and transformation in the ways that are best suited for them
individually, as a means to working together to ensure the best quality of life for every child.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Allan Ekberg, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby proclaim
January 17, 2017 as:
The National Day of Racial Healing
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in recognizing this special
observance.
Signed this 12th day of January, 2017.
Allan Ekberg, Ma r