HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 19-23 Proclamation Recognizing July 6 as Restoration Day and July 7 as Unity DayCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
COUNCIL RESOLUTION
June 26, 2019
No. 19-23
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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING JULY 6TH AS RESTORATION DAY AND JULY 7TH AS UNITY DAYS
WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a valued and loved member of his family and community; and
WHEREAS, Philando Castile was a young man with a full life ahead of him; and
WHEREAS, Philando Castile was killed in Falcon Heights on July 6, 2016; and
WHEREAS, that as members of this society, we each carry the responsibility to positively work to eliminate injustices in
today's world and the legacies of past injustices; and
WHEREAS, there remains work to be done to strengthen trust in Falcon Heights and the surrounding community; and
WHEREAS, there will not be peace without the pursuit of justice; and
WHEREAS, segregation of our communities across color is one of the greatest obstacles to becoming a unified
community in this nation; and
WHEREAS, Philando Castile will not be forgotten, that from this day forward, July 6 will be observed as restorative, a
day to remember how important it is that each of us cross traditional "borders" between communities, a day to meet
someone and get to know someone different than us. A day to listen to someone's story that is different from our own. A
day to take steps of humility and forgiveness in efforts to restore connectedness. A day to build a broader and stronger
community in service to those too long suffering and in service to a stronger nation and thus be called Restoration Day;
and
WHEREAS, the work of restoration has begun, may it be that from this day forward, July 7t" will be observed as an
opportunity to express unity, and thus be called Unity Day; and
WHEREAS, let us be the ones to take the opportunity to move forward becoming one individual nation, with life, liberty
and justice for all peoples.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
Falcon Heights, Minnesota that this Council proclaim July 6t' as Restoration Day and July 7" as Unity Day.
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Mayor
Attested by:
Sack Thongvanh
City Administrator