CC - Item 2E - Proclamation Denouncing Hate Crimes and Discrimination Against the Asian American and Pacific Islanders population •
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DENOUNCING HATE CRIMES
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WHEREAS,the outbreak of COVID-19 has seen an unprecedented spread with devastating
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WHEREAS, COVID-19 will not be stopped by political boundaries and was not created or
caused by any race, nationality, or ethnicity, and the World Health Organization
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WHEREAS, the City Council acknowledges the challenges faced by all citizens during the
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Pacific Islander descent have been subject to hate crimes. To purposely inflict
emotional, mental, or physical harm against individuals because of their race,
ethnicity, place of origin, physical ability, socio-economic status, gender identity,
sexual orientation, age, or religion, including the propagation of misinformation
of COVID-19,has no place in our community and country; and
WHEREAS,the highest infection and fatality rate disproportionately impact minority
community due to the health disparities perpetuated by systemic racism.; and
WHEREAS, no race, nationality, or ethnicity is responsible for COVID-19, and we pledge our
commitment to an inclusive community that rejects stigma and biases related to
COVID-19 towards the Asian American and Asian Pacific Islander population
and other minority communities.
WHEREAS, we urge the public to treat each other with respect and work together to overcome
all expressions of hate and bigotry.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Rosemead City Council does hereby strongly
condemns all forms of racism, discrimination, bigotry, bias, and hate speech in our community.
We stand steadfast in our commitment to foster an inclusive environment where everyone in our
society is treated with dignity and respect on this 23`d day of March 2021.
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Sandra Armenta,Mayor
'7Polly Low,MaY Pro Tem Margaret Clark,Council Member
Sean Dang,Council Member Steven Ly,Council Member
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