2019-1644 Resolution No. 2019-1644
A resolution recognizing April 25, 2019 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, the YWCA USA 2019 theme is No Hate, No Fear, focusing on immigration and
racism, as we know that immigrant justice is racial justice, and that xenophobia and bigotry
impact the lives and safety of our communities; 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 community, state, and nation;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Janesville City Council on this 22nd day
of April, 2019, that the day of April 25, 2019 be recognized as Stand Against Racism Day in the
City of Janesville; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City of Janesville to call upon all Janesville citizens to
support celebrating diversity and promoting racial justice in our community.
ADOPTED: April 22, 2019 Motion by: Marklein
Second by: Conley
APPROVE,: / Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Conley
X
diAti t Auld_ Farrell X
Mark a . 'reitag, City Manager Gruber X
Marklein X
ATT Williams X
Wolfe X
Vacant
avid T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVE/D�A AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy , ity Attorney
Proposed by: YWCA
Prepared by: City Manager's Office