2020-1751 Resolution No_ 2020-1751
A resolution recognizing April 30, 2020 as "Stand Against Racism may"
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 may" 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 2020 theme is Civic Engagement, which is central to racial justice
work as voting rights, census participation, and civic engagement are, and have always been,
core components of racial justice; 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 27"' day of
April, 2020, that the day of April 30, 2020 be recognized as "Stand Against Racism Cray" 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 27, 2020 Motion by: Marklein
Second by: Williams
APPROVED: Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Conley X
Mark A. F eitag, City Manager Farrell X
Ay // Johnson X
Marklein X
/ .ir Williams X
Wolfe X
D. T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer
APPROVED/ AS TO FORM:
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Wald Klimczy , City Attorney
Proposed by: YWCA
Prepared by: City Manager's Office