HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM 2021 United Against Hate Week Proclamation
Agenda Item 6.a
City of San Rafael
In Recognition of
UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK 2021
AND
SUPPORT FOR NOT IN OUR TOWN
WHEREAS, the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes from
its diversity; and
WHEREAS, it has become all too common to see, hear, and witness racist,
xenophobic, anti-Semitic, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, and other
hateful acts in this country; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution enshrines equality on all individuals regardless of race,
gender, orientation, religion, or political views; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is committed to addressing equality and inclusivity in
housing, criminal justice, health care, employment, education, and all other
aspects of our community; and
WHEREAS, education, compassion, and cooperation are vital to understanding and
embracing differences between people; and
WHEREAS, we seek to join other communities across the country in bridging divisions
and strengthening our communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael wishes to go further and support Not In Our
Town, a leading anti-hate organization that serves hundreds of schools
and communities across the country who stand against all forms of
prejudice and works to build bridges to foster inclusion and equity; and
WHEREAS, together, our community can stand united against hate not just this week,
but every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim November 14
through November 20, 2021 as United Against Hate Week in the City of San Rafael and
pledge the City’s full support of the San Rafael chapter of Not in Our Town.
Kate Colin
Mayor