Condeming the Promotion of Hate, Racism, Bigotry, Prejudice & Discrimination & Supporting the Efforts of UC4PEACE to Encourage Unity and Cultural in our City

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RESOLUTION NO. 3107 -02 A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA, CONDEMNING THE PROMOTION OF HATE, RACISM, BIGOTRY, PREJUDICE, AND DISCRIMINATION, AND SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF UC4PEACE TO ENCOURAGE UNITY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY IN OUR CITY, STATE AND NATION WHEREAS, the City of South Bend has historically demonstrated its awareness that racial intolerance is harmful to our community; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes that the activities of local hate groups are becoming more apparent in St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties; and WHEREAS, hatred, bigotry, racism, prejudice and discrimination have real effects upon Americans here and abroad, and present significant obstacles to the enjoyment of a peaceful and diverse community; and WHEREAS, United Counties for Promoting Equality Among Citizens Everywhere (UC4PEACE), in conjunction with the efforts of civic leaders and activists, is engaged in efforts to promote peace and harmony in their communities; and WHEREAS, as a part of this endeavor, UC4PEACE distributes anti -hate posters and promotes the Birmingham Pledge, a statement individuals may sign as evidence of their commitment to tolerance and their opposition to racial prejudice. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of South Bend, Indiana, as follows: Section I. The Common Council of the City of South Bend supports UC4PEACE in its Birmingham Pledge and anti -hate poster programs and it encourages the cooperation of civic officials, religious leaders, law enforcement officers, human rights officials, and all citizens in a broad based effort to combat the effects of hate, bigotry, prejudice, racism, and discrimination. Section II. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption by the Common Council and approval by the Mayor. - 1,2'U^L 0.S PRESENTED NOT APPROVED ADOPTED 0" SE..'�s- VA4,P, :V � Member, South Bend Commo Council Filed In Clerk's Office gut z � Zooz LCRfiTfAJ. [IUCA CfTY CLfiRK, 80, fiEND, IN.