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RESOLUTION NO. 19-1956
A RESOI,UTION OF THE CITY OF' DENTON TO SUPPORZ' ALL CITIZENS AND URGE
THEM TO DEMONSTRATE KINDNESS AT CVCRY LEVEL OF INTERACTION WITH
ONE ANOT'HER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Denton is a community that accepts and embraces all
individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age,
disability status, national origin, genetics, or any protected classification under Federal or state
law; and
WHEREAS, the people of Denton stand against any mistreatment of our community
members and will not allow acts of violence and hatred to occur; and
WHERCAS, this culture of kindness transcends racial, political, and religious differences
and follows the rich American tradition of being kind to one another regardless of outward
differences; and
WHEREAS, the City of Denton urges all residents to demonstrate kindness at every
level of interaction with one another and asks organizations across the community to use
this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the importance of displaying
compassion to one another; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY RESOLVES:
SI_�(__ M I�l�l _�_ The City Council hereby adopts and incorporates the above referenced
findings in this section.
SECTION 2. The City Council is committed to stand with everyone in opposing hate
and creating a community where all people can safely and fully live without threats of violence
and hatred.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval. .........��_..�_ �
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Mayor Chris Watts:
Gerard Hudspeth, District 1:
Keely Briggs, District 2:
Jesse Davis, District 3:
Abstain Absent
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John Ryan, District 4:
Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5:
Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6:
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PASSED AND APPROVED this the ������" _ day of ���_�rc�`�����"��� �'"��� ,„ 2019.
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ATTEST:
ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY
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APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY
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