2002/03/12 City Council Resolution (2)RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK OBSERVING
Thursday, April 9, 2002
DAY OF REMEMBRANCE OF HOLOCAUST VICTIMS
WHEREAS, the Holocaust was the state - sponsored, systematic persecution and
annihilation of European Jewry by Nazi Germany and its collaborators between 1933 and
1945. Jews were the primary victims with over six million murdered. Millions of others
were slaughtered as well, i.e. Gypsies, the handicapped, Poles, homosexuals, Jehovah's
Witnesses, Soviet prisoners of war, and political dissidents for racial, ethnic, or national
reasons; and
WHEREAS, the history of the Holocaust offers an opportunity to reflect on the
moral responsibilities of individuals, societies, and governments. Thousands took a stand
against the persecution and killing of innocent people. It is their rare heroism that remains
a source of inspiration and is especially meaningful in the aftermath of September 11 `h
when the US experienced both the tyranny of evil and magnificent acts of courage; and
WHEREAS, we, the people of the City of Rohnert Park, should always remember the
Holocaust and remain vigilant against bigotry and tyranny and rededicate ourselves to the
principles of equality and justice as well as remember the potential of each of us to make a
difference; and
WHEREAS, this year's theme is "Memories of Courage" which honors those who
dared to take a stand in the face of tyranny and fight oppression and hatred.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Rohnert Park that it supports the U.S. Act of Congress (Public Law 96 -388, October 7,
1980) and recognizes April 9, 2002 as Yom Ha- Shoah, the International Day of
Remembrance for victims of the Holocaust.
DULYAND REGULARLYADOPTED this 4 day Q March. 2002
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
Mayor
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MACKENZIE: ABSENT
REILLY: AYE SPIRO: AYE
VIDAK- MARTINEZ: ABSENT
FLORES: AYE
AYES: (3) NOES: (0)
ABSENT: (2) ABSTAIN:(0)