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EVERETT <br /> WASHINGTON <br /> RESOLUTION NO. 7520 <br /> A RESOLUTION in response to the death of George Floyd,condemning racism,and supporting peaceful <br /> protests <br /> WHEREAS, <br /> A. On May 25, 2020, George Floyd was killed by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota. <br /> B. The death of George Floyd has triggered demonstrations across the country in support of racial <br /> justice. <br /> C. Every person's right to assemble and protest is constitutionally protected. <br /> D. While most demonstrations have been peaceful, a small number of individuals have used the <br /> demonstrations to commit acts of vandalism or to advertise hate symbols. <br /> E. The City of Everett encourages the peaceful exercise of constitutionally protected rights, <br /> supports the cause of racial justice,and condemns hate,violence, and property destruction. <br /> NOW,THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL AND MAYOR OF EVERETT RESOLVE THAT THE CITY: <br /> 1. Mourns the death of George Floyd and joins the call for justice; <br /> 2. Supports those who wish to protest peacefully; <br /> 3. Condemns acts of violence and damage to public and private property and acts or symbols of <br /> hate; <br /> 4. Commits to improving our systems and institutions to make them more just for everyone; <br /> and <br /> 5. Supports racial justice and equity and condemns all efforts inconsistent with these values. <br /> Passe ay of June,2020. <br /> ssie Mayor y Tuohy o cil President <br /> ouncil member Pau oberts Cou tuber Jeff Moore <br /> Council member Scott D. Mur mob z ogeli <br /> Council member Scott Bader ou I member da Stonecipher <br />