2017-1412 RESOLUTION NO. 2017-1412
A resolution recognizing April 27, 2017 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, 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 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 10th day of April, 2017, that the day of April 27, 2017 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: April 10, 2017 Motion by: Deupree
Second by: Jorgensen
APPROV 9: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
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DeupreeX
Gruber X
Mar • . ' reitag, City Manager Jorgensen X
Liebert X
ATT : : / Marklein X
Tidwell X
�, 7 II Williams X
David T. Godek, City lerk-Treasurer
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Cia.
Wald Klimczy , city Attorney
Proposed by: YWCA
Prepared by: City Manager's Office