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RESOLUTION NO. 6218
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
City of Mounds View Resolution of Commitment to Resolving Human Rights and
Terrorism Issues in the Community
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has a shared interest with the Mounds
View School District and the cities of Arden Hills, New Brighton, North Oaks, Roseville,
Shoreview, and Vadnais Heights, in human rights challenges within our communities,
including threats of terrorism and racism; and
WHEREAS, the recent bomb threats and racial incidents in the Mounds View
School District illustrate the challenges facing us; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View commend the Mounds View School District
for taking swift and sustained action in response to these acts of terrorism and racism;
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WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View, Arden Hills, New Brighton, North Oaks,
Roseville, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, and Mounds View School District must continue
to unite and jointly speak out against such acts of terrorism and racism.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Mounds View is
committed to individual, joint, constructive, and peaceful responses to these acts of
terrorism and racism in our communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that there are no easy
formulas to eliminate both terrorism or racism, the City will continue to work together
with the surrounding communities, and with appropriate law enforcement agencies to
protect the well-being of every person subject to such threats; and
We hereby commit ourselves and our honor to the effort to eliminate terrorism
and racism and to protect the freedom and safety of each person at the Mounds View
Schools and in our communities.
ATTEST:
Dated this 22nd day of March, 2004.
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Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator
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