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The Town of
Leesburg,
Virginia
PRESENTED August 8. 2006
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-151
ADOPTED August 8. 2006
A RESOLUTION: REAFFIRMING THE TOWN'S COMMITMENT TO
INCLUSION AS A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF OUR
COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, The Town of Lees burg is committed to inclusion and tolerance as a
fundamental aspect of our community; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg recognizes that our community's diversity
should be embraced as it bolsters the high quality of life, opportunity, and economic
prosperity for our residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, it should be clear that intolerance is not acceptable, understanding of
our diversity should be encouraged because to do otherwise diminishes the spirit,
prosperity, health, safety, and welfare of entire community; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety, and welfare of Leesburg residents and businesses,
including security of individuals, families, and property, quality of life, and economic
opportunity, are of the utmost importance to the Leesburg Town Council. Acts of
intolerance that are detrimental to that health, safety, welfare, whether systemic and
institutional, physical, or verbal, are unacceptable and not reflective of the spirit of our
community; and
WHEREAS, cities, towns, and counties are the best place to make inclusiveness
an everyday priority; and
WHEREAS, local elected officials can and should lead the way forward in
making inclusiveness a priority in America's cities and towns; and
The Town of -2-
Leesbul.fW~OLUTION: REAFFIRMING THE TOWN'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AS
Virginia A FUNDAMENTAL ASPECT OF OUR COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the Partnership for
Working Toward Inclusive Communities to support cities and towns in their commitment
to inclusion; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members, including the Town,
believe an inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members, including the Town,
believe an inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has invited local officials to join the
Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to
building more inclusive communities in their own cities and town.
THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in
Virginia hereby reaffirms our commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our
community, pledges active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of
Leesburg to join together to support this effort.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Lees burg is opposed to crimes
inspired by hate directed at any group of people.
FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg in Virginia joins the
Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities.
PASSED this 8th day of August 2006.
n C. mstattd, Mayor
Town of Lees burg
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