PROCLAMATION
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
March 21, 2023
WHEREAS:
The Town of Bradford
West Gwillimbury believes that equal opportunity and treatment should exist for
all people; and
WHEREAS:
Every person has the
right to realize their potential, regardless of race, colour, national or
ethnic origin; and to live at all times in conditions of dignity, respect, and
peace; and
WHEREAS:
Racial discrimination
is a universal issue that divides communities and threatens the political,
social, economic, and cultural foundations on which our cities and towns are
built; and
WHEREAS:
The General Assembly
of the United Nations has designated March 21 as the International Day for the
Elimination of Racial Discrimination; and
WHEREAS:
The elimination of
racism and racial discrimination can be accomplished through understanding and
respect for the dignity of all people, and is the social and moral
responsibility of each person.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
That His Worship
Mayor James Leduc and Members of Council proclaim March 21, 2023, as INTERNATIONAL
DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION in the Town of Bradford West
Gwillimbury.
