City of San Rafael
Proclamation In Recognition of
UNITED AGAINST HATE WEEK 2024
AND SUPPORT FOR NOT IN OUR TOWN
WHEREAS, we hereby issue this proclamation to publicly condemn bias and hate in all forms and reaffirm our community values of respect, inclusivity, civility and equity for all, and urge every organization in our community to stand with us; and WHEREAS, it has become all too common to see, hear, and witness racist, xenophobic, antisemitic, sexist, homophobic, Islamophobic, and other hateful acts in this country; and
WHEREAS, deep divisions within our country are the result of extreme ideology, further strengthening a cycle of mistrust and suspicion fueled by fear, anxiety, and insecurity; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution enshrines equality on all individuals regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation and expression, religion, disability, socio-economic status, education, language, or political views; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael is committed to addressing equity, inclusivity and belonging in housing, criminal justice, health care, employment, education, and all other aspects of our community; and
WHEREAS, each of us has a role to play in stopping hate and creating safe, inclusive communities and schools for everyone in our City; and
WHEREAS, we seek to join other communities across the country in bridging divisions and strengthening our communities; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Rafael wishes to support Not In Our Town, a leading anti-hate organization that serves hundreds of schools and communities across the country who stand against all forms of prejudice and works to build bridges to foster inclusion and equity; and
WHEREAS, together, our community can stand united against hate not just this week, but every day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Kate Colin, Mayor of San Rafael, do hereby proclaim September 21 through September 27, 2024, as United Against Hate Week in the City of San Rafael and pledge the City’s full support of the San Rafael chapter of Not in Our Town.
Kate Colin
Mayor