2013-1006 FILE RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -1006
A resolution recognizing April 26, 2013 as Stand Against Racism Day in the City of
Janesville.
WHEREAS, Racism and discrimination hurt everyone and have a profound effect on children,
adults, communities and institutions; and
WHEREAS, Racism can take many different forms including, discrimination, personal attacks,
violence, written or verbal threats or insults, damage to property, graffiti or inequity of
treatment to individuals of race, color, creed, and ethnicity by institutions; and
WHEREAS, Census figures show the percent of individuals identified as a minority in City of
Janesville has doubled over the past decade; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville recognizes that all people should be treated with dignity,
respect and justice; and
WHEREAS, Stand Against Racism Day is a nationally recognized initiative with a purpose to
encourage communities to come together to raise awareness that racism still exists, while
offering to be part of the solution to end racism and other forms of discrimination; and
WHEREAS, racism, acts of hate, violence and disparities in our institutions based on race,
religion, ethnic heritage, gender, gender orientation or disability not only affect the victim, but
affect our entire community and nation; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville supports the mission of YWCA Rock County to eliminate
racism in our nation, state and community; -
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Janesville
on this 22 day of April, 2013, that the day of April 26, 2013 be recognized as Stand Against
Racism Day in the City of Janesville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council to call upon all Janesville citizens to
support celebrating diversity and promoting racial justice in the Janesville community.
ADOPTED: Aril 2 2013 Motion by: Liebert
APPROVE - Second by: Keal
� � Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Eric J. L 'i' , it ager Farrell X
/ Fitzgerald X
ATTEST:
Kealy X
'/1y� -y did Liebert X
J ,e n Ann Wulf, City Clerk- Treasur Marklein
X
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Severson X
f/4,1-0(W Voskuil X
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President Voskuil ``` ., ` v
Prepared by: Management Intern