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RESOLUTION NO. 6306
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, OPPOSING ASSEMBLY BILL 2115, OR ANY SIMILAR
LEGISLATION, PERTAINING TO ATHLETIC TEAM NAMES AND MASCOTS
WHEREAS, State Assembly Bill 2115, as proposed, would prohibit public
schools from using specified American Indian-related names, including "Apaches" as
currently and historically used by Arcadia High School; and
WHEREAS, Arcadia High School has chosen to be symbolized by the
Apaches because this symbol exemplifies characteristics that are valued such as
courage, perseverance, strong family relationships, and respect for the environment;
and
WHEREAS, Arcadia High School has established a relationship with the
White Mountain Apaches, including student and cultural exchanges, humanitarian
aid, and discussion regarding appropriate use of Indian symbols; and
WHEREAS, according to a poll conducted by the Peter Harris Research
Group, 83% of Indians do not object to the use of Indian mascots or symbols in a
fashion similar to that used by Arcadia High School, and 88% of Indians do not
believe such use contributes to discrimination; and
WHEREAS, Arcadia High School has maintained strict oversight of school
use of the Apache name and representations to assure that such use is respectful
and appropriate. .
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION 1. The City Council opposes the passage of State Assembly Bill
2115, or any similar legislation, which would prohibit the use of certain American
Indian names for school or athletic team names.
SECTION 2. The City Council supports the Arcadia Unified School District
and Arcadia High School in their desire to continue to use "Apache" as their official
team name and school mascot.
SECTION 3. The City Council directs that a copy of this resolution be sent to
the City's representatives in the State Legislature and to the Governor of California
so that the City's opposition to State Assembly Bill 2115, or any similar legislation, is
duly noted.
SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this
4th
day of June, 2002.
Mayor of the city of ~rcadia
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City A orney of the City of Arcadia
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that
the foregoing Resolution No. 6306 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the
City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular
meeting of said Council held on the 4th day of June, 2002 and that said Resolution was
adopted by the following vote, to wit:
A YES: Councilmember Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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