HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 14-23 09/19/2023 Pledging to join Cook County to Unite Against HateRESOLUTION NO. 14-23
A RESOLUTION PLEDGING TO JOIN COOK COUNTY TO UNITE AGAINST HATE
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect seeks to continue to become more
equitable, welcoming, and connected as part of the Cook County community; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect is dedicated to protecting all residents from
hate crimes and seeking an end to bigotry in all its forms; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect supports efforts towards social justice; and
WHEREAS, since 2019, Human Rights organizations have reported an increase in hate
crimes against our Asian, Black, Muslim, Semitic, LGBTQ+ and Hispanic communities;
and
WHEREAS, the Cook County United Against Hate campaign disrupts intolerance by
providing visual, verbal, and educational avenues to stand up against all forms of
bigotry; and
WHEREAS, Cook County United Against Hate is an impactful pledge to welcome all
people regardless of their background or identity, and to support tolerance and justice;
and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect encourages residents to actively learn from
those with lived different experiences, and to question hateful acts whenever seen or
heard, and to educate themselves on how to safely interrupt hate; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Mount Prospect encourages its residents to take the pledge
to unite against prejudice and to support tolerance and justice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THE VILLAGE OF MOUNT PROSPECT
ADOPTS THE COOK COUNTY UNITED AGAINST HATE PLEDGE.
SECTION ONE: The Board of Trustees of the Village of Mount Prospect, do hereby
commit to fighting injustice and intolerance, and hereby joins with its community to
welcome all people regardless of their race, religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity,
sexual orientation, disability, class, or other backgrounds.
SECTION TWO: That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
AYES: Dante, Filippone, Gens, Grossi, Matuszak, Saccotelli
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 19th day of September 2023.
ATTEST:
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