RES 93-28 SUPPORT OF BI COALITION COUNCIL OF WASHING CITIZENS FOR FAIRNESSRESOLUTION NO. 93-28
A RESOLUTION regarding support for the efforts
of the Bainbridge Island Coalition Council of
Washington Citizens for Fairness.
WHEREAS, the attempt to discriminate against any of our
citizens diminishes our entire community and is contrary to the
principles upon which this nation was founded; and
WHEREAS, certain groups and individuals have announced
their intent to present initiatives intended to limit or eliminate
the rights of identified citizens to be treated equally and
codifies discrimination based on actual or perceived sexual
orientation; and
WHEREAS, a statewide coalition of groups, organizations,
institutions, agencies and citizens have formed Washington Citizens
for Fairness, united in support of equal treatment for all citizens
regardless of race, religious affiliation, ethnic background,
disability, gender or sexual orientation; and
WHEREAS, Washington Citizens for Fairness has launched an
education and outreach project called "Hands Off Washington" to
affirm our state's reputation for and commitment to tolerance and
diversity, and to oppose attempts to place a measure on
Washington's ballot similar to those experienced by Oregon; now,
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, WASHINGTON:
1) Strongly supports efforts to educate Washington
citizens on the need for a continuing commitment to equality with
respect to the rights of people based on sexual orientation;
2) Opposes activities which disparage or discriminate
against any citizens; and
3) Endorses the activities of the Bainbridge Island
Coalition Council of Washington Citizens for Fairness in
furtherance of these goals.
PASSED by the City Council this 2nd day of December
1993.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 2ndqday! of r 1993.
AM J'.'-,,, GONATO, Mayor
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StJSAN P. KASPER, City Clerk