Resolution 15454CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 15454
DECLARING NOVEMBER 11-17 UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK IN
THE CITY OF ALAMEDA, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ALAMEDA
UNIFIED SCHOOL BOARD AND OTHER BAY AREA CITIES
WHEREAS, the Constitution enshrines equality on all individuals, regardless of
race, gender, orientation, religion, or political views; and
WHEREAS, recently, deep divisions across the country spread to our own
community and led to a rise in expressions of hate; and
WHEREAS, at the same time we were barraged by hateful acts, Alameda
aligned together as a community and stood united against hate; and
WHEREAS, residents of Alameda have a tradition of honoring and valuing the
diversity of all its residents through the widespread adoption of the "Everyone Belongs
Here" campaign; and
WHEREAS, the City Council strengthened this stand when it voted to reaffirm the
City of Alameda's commitment as a Sanctuary City to the values of dignity, inclusivity,
and respect for all individuals, regardless of ethnic or national origin, gender, race,
religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or immigration status; and
WHEREAS, education, compassion, and cooperation are key to understanding
and embracing differences between people; and
WHEREAS, sponsoring a United Against Hate Week is an important step in
bridging divisions and healing communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Alameda, that Alameda stands together with other Bay Area Communities and hereby
declares the week of November 11-18 2018, as United Against Hate Week in Alameda.
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and
regularly adopted and passed by the Council of the City of Alameda in a regular
meeting assembled on the 7th day of November 2018, by the following vote to wit:
AYES: Councilmembers Ezzy Ashcraft, Matarrese, Oddie, Vella and .
Mayor Spencer-5.
NOES: None.
ABSENT: None.
ABSTENTIONS: None.
IN WITNESS, WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal
of said City this 81h day of November 2018.
Lara Weisiger, Cit
City of Alameda