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`VJft WAS, the City of Arcadia celebrates its diversity, multiculturalism, and history
as a community of immigrants; and
TM96Et7S, the Constitution enshrines equality on all individuals, regardless of race,
faith, gender, age, ability, orientation, or political views; and
iM4M,9 S, Arcadia unequivocally opposes bigotry and all kinds of hate -based
violence, and is dedicated to opposing intolerance; and
`Gl%iiMEyIS, anti -Asian rhetoric, bias, and hate have escalated in recent years,
furthering anti -Asian stigma and safety concerns for Asian -American and Pacific Islander
communities; and
`GlWEUt7S, education, compassion, and cooperation are the key to understanding
and embracing differences between all people; and
`Gl%Y&UAS, Arcadia affirms the national movement to promote safe and inclusive
neighborhoods, and to combat racist acts targeting any person of Asian or Asian Pacific
Islander ancestry; and
1l%f&U,9S, Arcadia seeks to join other communities in California and Los Angeles
County in the LA vs. Hate and United Against Hate Week declaration as an important step in
bridging divisions and strengthening our communities.
"W, gMUTOU, I, Tom Beck, Mayor of the City of Arcadia, do hereby
proclaim November 13a' through November 19a`, 2022 as
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and urge all community members to declare with one voice that hate, bias, and intolerance are
not welcome here in Arcadia
(Dated this
15th (Day of Novem6er, 2022
Tom (Beck JKayor