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SUBJECT. Joint Resolution of the Whatcom County Council and the County Executive Denouncing Hate
Crimes Against Arab - Americans
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Joint Resolution of the Wha[com County Council and the County
Executive Denouncing Hate Crimes Against Arab Americans
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INTRODUCTION DATE: 9/25/01
RESOLUTION NO 2001 -050
A JOINT RESOLUTION OF THE WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
AND THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE DENOUNCING HATE CRIMES
AGAINST ARAB- AMERICANS
WHEREAS, America continues to mourn the incomprehensible loss that the nation
suffered on September 11th, but we must be sure not to let our anger, fear and sorrow
surface as unjust violence and hatred; and
WHEREAS, America as a nation must strive to provide a safe and welcoming
environment for all of its citizens, regardless of race, color or religion, including the
millions of Arab and Muslim Americans who are all part of our national community; and
WHEREAS, citizens must show patriotism and compassion by accepting all fellow
Americans, and as a nation stand together, united against terrorism; and
WHEREAS, counties, keeping with the long held tradition of caring for America, must
continue to pray for the victims, provide aid and compassion to the survivors, the
families of the victims, the brave relief workers, their families and all who have been
touched by this tragedy, while always remaining cognizant of the terrible toll terrorism
has taken on our society;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council and the
County Executive that we ardently condemn cowardly and pointless acts of hate crimes,
and;
Be it further resolved, that the Whatcom County Council and the County Executive
encourage citizens to be vigilant in their efforts to help and heal; and
Be it further resolved, the Whatcom County Council and the County Executive support
the President of the United States and our national security team to defend the United
States of America against terrorism.
APPROVED this 25 day of Sept. , 2001.
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ATTEST:
Dana Brown- Davis, Cie-rFo-f the Council
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Civil Deputysecutor
WHATCOM COUNTY COUNCIL
WHATCOM COUNTY, WASHINGTON
L. Ward Ne on, ouncil Chair
WHATCOM COUNTY EXECUTIVE
Pete Kremen
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