2003/10/28 City Council Resolution (2)Resolution No. 2003-253
A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park
Endorsing
The Earth Charter
values and principles for a sustainable future
Whereas, the Earth Charter is a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21''
century; and
Whereas, the Earth Charter is the product of a decade long, worldwide, cross-cultural conversation about common goals and shared values of
thousands of 'individuals and hundreds of organizations from all regions of the world - a people's treaty that sets forth an expression of the hopes
and aspirations of the emerging global society; and
Whereas, the well-being of the human family and the greater community of life depends on a new sense of global interdependence and shared
responsibility for the well-being of the human family and the larger living world based on respect and care for the community of life, ecological
integrity, social and economic justice, democracy, nonviolence, and peace, and
Whereas, it is time for major changes in how we think and live. The Earth Charter is an educational tool for understanding critical choices
facing humanity, for reflecting on fundamental attitudes and values, for dialogue on global ethics. it is a call to action to find sustainable ways of
life that can inspire commitment, cooperation, and change at all levels of society, promote accountability and assess progress.
Now. Therefore, be it Resolved that the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park does hereby endorse The Earth Charter and challenges each
the midst of our diversity.
of us to examine our values and to search for common ground in tl
Mayor
Attest:
Duly and Regularly Adopted this 28th day of October, 2003 ).
mAcKENziE: AYE NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE
VIDAK-MARTINEZ: AYE FLORES: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)
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