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WHEREAS, Augusta Georgia is committed to inclusion as a fundamental aspect
of our community; and
WHEREAS, cities and towns 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
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 believe an inclusive
community promotes equal opportunity and fairness; and
WHEREAS, National League of Cities President Jim Hunt, councilmember,
Clarksburg, West Virginia, 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 towns; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Augusta hereby reaffirms our
commitment to inclusion as fundamental aspect of our community to achieve that
goal, and urges all citizens of Augusta, Georgia to join together to support this
effort.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Augusta, Georgia joins the Partnership for
Working Toward Inclusive Communities.
Adopted this 19th day of December, 2006
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