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Proclamation
WHEREAS, The United States is a nation of immigrants, whose strength comes
from its diversity, and all individuals should feel safe and
respected, and treated fairly, regardless of race, gender,
orientation, religion, and political views;
WHEREAS,
bigotry rise and manifest most obviously but not exclusively in
violent, hateful, and cruel attacks throughout the United States
and the greater San Francisco Bay Area;
WHEREAS,
continue fighting against hate by welcoming all people and
countering any hate or biases that are a threat to the safety, civility
and efficacy of our neighborhoods, residents, and all people;
WHEREAS,
Cupertino reaffirms its commitment to stand united against hate,
to do the consistent and hard work of optimizing equity and
fairness in a society committed to free expression, and to celebrate
unity and diversity.
THEREFORE,
Proclaim the week of November 14 through November 20, in
conjunction with jurisdictions throughout the Bay Area, as
United Against Hate Week
in the City of Cupertino, and call on all residents and businesses to take action, build more
inclusion, and stop hate for a better and more supportive community in the City of
Cupertino and the greater San Francisco Bay Area.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of
Cupertino to be affixed this Tuesday, November Second, Two Thousand and Twenty One.
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Darcy Paul
Mayor