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2025-2335FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2025-2335 A resolution proclaiming April 24, 2025 as YWCA Rock County Until Justice Just Is Day in the City of Janesville WHEREAS, the YWCA Rock County is a local organization committed to eliminating racism and empowering women, and has continuously worked to create a community that values and promotes racial justice and equity for all; and WHEREAS, the YWCA Rock County has transitioned its signature campaign from "Stand Against Racism" to "Until Justice Just Is" to further raise awareness about systemic racism, its harmful impacts, and the ongoing need for social and racial equity in our communities; and WHEREAS, the theme for this year’s Until Justice Just Is campaign is "Equity in Action: Exposing Myths and Redefining Justice," focusing on challenging misconceptions and building bridges to a more just and equitable society; and WHEREAS, the YWCA’s “Until Justice Just Is” campaign encourages individuals to take concrete steps to dismantle racism and other forms of discrimination through education, engagement, and action; and WHEREAS, the City of Janesville is committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where all individuals can thrive and live with dignity, respect, and fairness; and WHEREAS, the City Council of City of Janesville expresses its strong support for the YWCA Rock County’s "Until Justice Just Is" campaign and its efforts to promote racial equity and justice within the community and recognizes the importance of ongoing work to expose myths, challenge injustice, building lasting solutions that uplift all community members; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Janesville hereby proclaims Thursday, April 24, 2025 YWCA Rock County Until Justice Just Is Day and encourages all residents of Janesville to attend and participate in the "Until Justice Just Is" event on Thursday, April 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Lower Courthouse Park Amphitheater to engage in the dialogue and actions necessary for building a more equitable and just society. ADOPTED: APPROVED: Kevin M. Lahner, City Manager ATTEST: Lorena Rae Stottler, City Clerk-Treasurer APPROVED AS TO FORM: Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney Proposed by: City Manager’s Office and YWCA Prepared by: City Manager’s Office Motion by: Second by: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent Burdick Jackson Marshick Miller Neeno Squire Williams April 14, 2025 Neeno Williams X X X X X X X Resolution 2025-2335 Final Audit Report 2025-04-15 Created:2025-04-15 By:Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov) Status:Signed Transaction ID:CBJCHBCAABAAwmFB30ASx0u-iELgh3tjYkEw9RxmT0QF "Resolution 2025-2335" History Document created by Elizabeth Lopez (lopeze@janesvillewi.gov) 2025-04-15 - 5:26:16 PM GMT Document emailed to Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2025-04-15 - 5:26:20 PM GMT Email viewed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) 2025-04-15 - 6:18:07 PM GMT Document e-signed by Kevin Lahner (lahnerk@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2025-04-15 - 6:18:17 PM GMT - Time Source: server Document emailed to Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) for signature 2025-04-15 - 6:18:19 PM GMT Email viewed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) 2025-04-15 - 6:47:51 PM GMT Document e-signed by Lorena Stottler (stottlerl@janesvillewi.gov) Signature Date: 2025-04-15 - 6:47:59 PM GMT - Time Source: server Agreement completed. 2025-04-15 - 6:47:59 PM GMT