Birmingham Blues

Presented to the Birmingham City Council March 27, 2007

A RESOLUTION TO RE-AFFIRM BIRMINGHAM’S COMMITMENT TO BE AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY; TO CONDEMN RACISM, BIGOTRY, HOMOPHOBIA, AND ANY FORM OF DISCRIMINATION DIRECTED TOWARD ANY CITY RESIDENT OR VISITOR; TO COMMIT TO SEEK JUST AND PROMPT RESOLUTION TO THESE INCIDENTS IF THEY SHOULD OCCUR; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM TO JOIN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES “WORKING TOWARD INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES” INITIATIVE.
  WHEREAS, the City of Birmingham is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community and views the diversity of our city as a strength; and
WHEREAS, the City of Birmingham wishes to show a strong commitment to resolving issues of racism, bigotry, homophobia, and any form of discrimination in Birmingham, valuing all residents and visitors to Birmingham and promoting acceptance and respect within our community; and
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.  An inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness, citizen participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities has invited league members to join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities and to make a commitment to build more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns, and
WHEREAS, Equality Alabama has requested the adoption of a resolution to reaffirm Birmingham’s commitment to human and civil rights and to condemn racism, bigotry, homophobia, and any other forms of discrimination in Birmingham.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Birmingham hereby reaffirm our commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledging active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urging all citizens of Birmingham to join together to promote a fair, free, safe, and friendly environment encouraging good will and mutual respect for all.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that while freedoms of speech and association are strongly respected in Birmingham, acts and practices intended to foster hate and discrimination are hereby condemned as contrary to the values this community espouses regarding its diversity.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council herein condemn individual and collective acts of racism, bigotry, harassment, or discrimination directed toward any resident or visitor because of age, ancestry, creed, color, gender, income, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, and will support just and prompt resolution to such incidents.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Birmingham joins with other National League of Cities members in the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities.
 WHEREAS, the City of Birmingham is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community and views the diversity of our city as a strength; andWHEREAS, the City of Birmingham wishes to show a strong commitment to resolving issues of racism, bigotry, homophobia, and any form of discrimination in Birmingham, valuing all residents and visitors to Birmingham and promoting acceptance and respect within our community; andWHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the to support cities and towns in their commitment to inclusion.  An inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness, citizen participation and engagement; andWHEREAS, the National League of Cities has invited league members to join the and to make a commitment to build more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns, andWHEREAS, Equality Alabama has requested the adoption of a resolution to reaffirm Birmingham’s commitment to human and civil rights and to condemn racism, bigotry, homophobia, and any other forms of discrimination in Birmingham.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Birmingham hereby reaffirm our commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledging active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urging all citizens of Birmingham to join together to promote a fair, free, safe, and friendly environment encouraging good will and mutual respect for all.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that while freedoms of speech and association are strongly respected in Birmingham, acts and practices intended to foster hate and discrimination are hereby condemned as contrary to the values this community espouses regarding its diversity.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council herein condemn individual and collective acts of racism, bigotry, harassment, or discrimination directed toward any resident or visitor because of age, ancestry, creed, color, gender, income, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, and will support just and prompt resolution to such incidents.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Birmingham joins with other National League of Cities members in the . 

WHEREAS, the City of Birmingham is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community and views the diversity of our city as a strength; andWHEREAS, the City of Birmingham wishes to show a strong commitment to resolving issues of racism, bigotry, homophobia, and any form of discrimination in Birmingham, valuing all residents and visitors to Birmingham and promoting acceptance and respect within our community; andWHEREAS, the National League of Cities has designed the to support cities and towns in their commitment to inclusion.  An inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness, citizen participation and engagement; andWHEREAS, the National League of Cities has invited league members to join the and to make a commitment to build more inclusive communities in their own cities and towns, andWHEREAS, Equality Alabama has requested the adoption of a resolution to reaffirm Birmingham’s commitment to human and civil rights and to condemn racism, bigotry, homophobia, and any other forms of discrimination in Birmingham.NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council of Birmingham hereby reaffirm our commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledging active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urging all citizens of Birmingham to join together to promote a fair, free, safe, and friendly environment encouraging good will and mutual respect for all.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that while freedoms of speech and association are strongly respected in Birmingham, acts and practices intended to foster hate and discrimination are hereby condemned as contrary to the values this community espouses regarding its diversity.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Council herein condemn individual and collective acts of racism, bigotry, harassment, or discrimination directed toward any resident or visitor because of age, ancestry, creed, color, gender, income, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity, and will support just and prompt resolution to such incidents.BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Birmingham joins with other National League of Cities members in the .