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Town Council Resolution No. 40-2022 11/7/2022
RESOLUTION NO. 40-2022
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON TO DECLARE THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 13-19, 2022 AS “UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK” IN THE TOWN OF TIBURON THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON HEREBY FINDS AND
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Communities throughout the United States are composed of people from diverse backgrounds including different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, socioeconomic status', religions, citizenship status', political views, and broad ranging identities.
SECTION 2. The Town of Tiburon recognizes the shared humanity of our diverse communities and commits to act and encourage community action towards eliminating racial disparities, both inside government and in the community.
SECTION 3. The Town of Tiburon proudly stands united with communities nationwide
seeking to combat divisive rhetoric fueling racism, xenophobia, sexism, homophobia, ageism, ableism, misogyny, transphobia, antisemitism, other forms of religious intolerance, and other forms of bigotry.
SECTION 4. The Town of Tiburon acknowledges the local and national, historical, legal
and political events that have contributed to diminishing the protections, rights, opportunities, and outcomes for black, indigenous, and people of color. SECTION 5. The number of hate incidents and crimes across the United States and in
the Bay Area has dramatically increased over the past few years, and disgusting acts of
intolerance and bigotry have occurred in Marin County schools and our community presenting an unequivocal need to stand in solidarity and unite against hate. SECTION 6. The Town of Tiburon joins other government agencies and community-
based organizations in recognizing this week and bringing to light that education, compassion,
and cooperation are key to unlocking understanding and embracing differences between people. SECTION 7. The Town of Tiburon commends all United Against Hate Week actions undertaken by local agencies, community-based organizations, and collaborative work with
participating community members to help create awareness, educate, and share resources
regarding how to positively respond to hate. SECTION 8. The Town of Tiburon acknowledges the importance of denouncing hatred and fostering welcoming environments that promote a sense of belonging.
SECTION 9. The Town of Tiburon joins in spreading the message of United Against Hate week: “We reject hate of any kind and believe that building a safer and more equitable world starts by working together.”
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SECTION 10. The Town Council of the Town of Tiburon declares its commitment to stand United Against Hate and supports United Against Hate Week activities helping to
empower community bridge building and strengthening our communities to combat hate during
every week of the year, but with special attention during the week of November 13 through November 19, 2022, and onwards. SECTION 11. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on the 16th day of November, 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Fredericks, Griffin, Ryan, Thier, Welner
NAYS: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
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JON WELNER, MAYOR TOWN OF TIBURON ATTEST:
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LEA DILENA, TOWN CLERK
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