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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, RE- AFFIRMING ITS COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION;
AND JOINING THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES' PARTNERSHIP
FOR WORKING TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES IN THEIR
COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF
OUR COMMUNITIES.
WHEREAS, Tukwila is a diverse community with residents and business people
of many races, cultures, and religions from around the globe; and
WHEREAS, Tukwila residents and business people are diverse in terms of age,
sexual orientation, and physical and mental challenges; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila believes that the diversity of its residents and
business people is an important asset; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect
of our community; and
WHEREAS, America's cities and towns are the best places to make inclusiveness
an everyday priority, with their local elected officials leading the way; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members believe an inclusive
community promotes equal opportunity, fairness, citizen participation, and citizen
engagement; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has created the "Partnership for Working
Toward Inclusive Communities" to support cities and towns in their commitment to
inclusion; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities President James C. Hunt, a
Councilmember from Clarksburg, West Virginia, has invited local officials to join the
"Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities" in making a commitment to
build more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Tukwila re- affirms its commitment to inclusion as a
fundamental aspect of our community, expressing support of active efforts to achieve
this goal, and urges its residential and business communities to embrace diversity.
Section 2. The City of Tukwila joins the "Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive
Communities
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PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA WASHINGTON,
at a Regular Meeting thereof this 16 day of 2006.
ATTEST/ AUTHENTICATED:
Dennis Robertson, Council President
Ja E. Cantu, tMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk: 40//z/01,
Passed by the City Council: /',o //b /off
Offi&-of�e Ci Resolution Number: 16
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