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Resolution No. 2021-XXX <br />Page 2 of 2 <br />WHEREAS, throughout American history, Asian Americans have been stereotyped as the <br />“model minority,” a myth used to pit communities of color against one another; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana acknowledges how racism and discrimination have <br />adversely impacted Asians in America for many generations and continue to do so to this day; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana welcomes, honors, and respects the contributions of all <br />its residents and acknowledges and embraces their differences; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana thrives on the diversity of its residents, including its <br />residents of Asian descent; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Santa Ana desires to demonstrate its commitment to its residents <br />by unequivocally stating that it will condemn racism, xenophobia, and hate against Asians and <br />Pacific Islanders in America. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana, that: <br />Section 1. The City Council of the City of Santa Ana hereby condemns racism, <br />xenophobia, and hate against Asians in America; and <br />Section 2. The City of Santa Ana stands in solidarity with our Asian community in its <br />fight against hate; and <br />Section 3. The City of Santa Ana will work to ensure that all members of our Asian <br />community are treated with dignity and respect. <br />Section 4. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the City <br />Council, and the Clerk of Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this Resolution. <br />ADOPTED this ____ day of April, 2021. <br />Vicente Sarmiento <br />Mayor <br />APPROVED AS TO FORM: <br />Sonia R. Carvalho <br />City Attorney <br />By: <br />