R-17-09VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
LAKE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. 17- 9
A RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT THE WELCOMING AND INCLUSIVE
COMMUNITY PLEDGE
Whereas, the Village of Deerfield supports and serves all residents of Deerfield regardless of
their background; and
Whereas, we support the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge and commit to calling
out hate and discrimination when we see it; and
Whereas, we commit to helping promote our core American value that no one should be
targeted because of their racial, ethnic, immigration or refugee status, religion, sexual
orientation, or other social identities; and
Whereas, as public servants we have an even greater responsibility to speak out against
discrimination, xenophobia, and hatred because when the unacceptable becomes the norm in our
society, human rights for all are threatened; and
Whereas, the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge inspires a positive perception of all
people and engages individuals to help build a greater capacity for understanding others.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Village Board of the Village of Deerfield that the Village of
Deerfield publically endorses the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Pledge and agrees to
support and serve all of its citizens and families regardless of their background; and
Further, encourages all residents of the Village of Deerfield to sign the Welcoming and
Inclusive Community Pledge.
PASSED this 3rd day of April , 2017.
AYES: Farkas, Jester, Nadler, Seiden, Shapiro, Struthers
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
APPROVED this 3rd day of April 2017.
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Village President
ATTEST:
Village Clerk