A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE
AFFIRMING SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, a massive military assault was launched by the Russian government on the sovereign democratic nation of Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, the continuing assault has been met by the strong resistance of the Ukrainian military joined by armed civilians; and
WHEREAS, Russian attacks on nonmilitary, residential areas of Ukraine’s cities have forced the evacuation of millions of civilians to neighboring countries; and
WHEREAS, the United States and other nations around the globe have issued strong condemnations of the Russian government’s hostile action and have responded to Ukraine’s appeal for both military and humanitarian aid; and
WHEREAS, the City of Commerce affirms our support, and the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, American-Ukrainian relations have long served as an example and a foundation for security, freedom, the development of democracy, and human rights in Eastern Europe and across the globe; and
WHEREAS, Ukraine and the Ukrainian people represent a distinct culture with a long, proud history, and self-determination is the inalienable right of all people around the world, including the Ukrainian people; and
WHEREAS, a free and independent Ukraine is of vital importance to protecting the Ukrainian people, their history, culture, literature, music, traditions, language, and art; and
WHEREAS, the Ukrainian people, their leadership, and their President have shown the world what it is to lead from the front. The spirit, resolve, strength, fierce defiance, and patriotism of the Ukrainian people are to be celebrated;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED AND RESOLVED THAT we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Commerce, condemn the violation of Ukraine’s sovereign nation borders, independence, and territorial integrity, and oppose the unnecessary and tragic loss of life this unprovoked armed conflict has caused.
PASSED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Commerce on this 12th day of April 2022. __________________________
Mayor
Attest:_______________________________
Lena Shumway, City Clerk