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The Leesburg Town Council passed two separate resolutions in response to the Aldie hate crime.
THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg is opposed to crimes inspired by hate directed at any group of people, such as the recent hate crimes that occurred in Aldie, Virginia.
Passed this 8th day of August, 2006
WHEREAS, The Town of Leesburg is committed to inclusion and tolerance as a fundamental aspect of our community; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Leesburg recognizes that our community's diversity should be embraced as it bolsters the high quality of life, opportunity and economic prosperity of our residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, it should be clear that intolerance is not acceptable, understanding of our diversity should be encouraged because to do otherwise diminishes the spirit, prosperity, health, safety, and welfare of our entire community; and
WHEREAS, the health, safety and welfare of Leesburg residents and businesses, including security of individuals, families, and property, quality of life and economic opportunity, are of the utmost importance to the Leesburg Town Council. Acts of intolerance that are detrimental to that health, safety, welfare, whether systemic and institutional, physical or verbal are unacceptable and not reflective of the spirit of our community; and
WHEREAS, cities, town and counties 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 American'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, including the Town, believe an inclusive community promotes equal opportunity and fairness; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities and its members, including the Town, believe an inclusive community promotes citizen participation and engagement; and
WHEREAS, the National League of Cities 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the Town of Leesburg, in Virginia hereby reaffirms our commitment to inclusion as a fundamental aspect of our community, pledges active efforts to seek to achieve that goal, and urges all citizens of Leesburg to join together to support this effort; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg is opposed to crimes inspired by hated directed at any group of people; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Town of Leesburg, Virginia join the Partnership for Working Toward Inclusive Communities.
Passed this 8th day of August, 2006