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10. Resolution No. 5206 (adopted 2017) Supporting the Continuation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EUGENE, a Municipal Corporation of the State of Oregon, as follows: Section 1. The City Council is committed to making Eugene a welcoming, inclusive, and safe community for everyone. We condemn hate, xenophobia, racism, white supremacy, Anti- Semitism, Islamophobia, homophobia, transphobia, ableism, sexism and other forms of bigotry. Section 2. The City Council is committed to standing in solidarity with the people of Eugene in opposing white supremacy and creating a community where all people can safely, freely and fully engage in our democracy. We will not tolerate hate in any form and will pursue policies to ensure civil and human rights to all individuals. Section 3. The City Council requests that the City Manager explore convening public historians to identify `Sites of Memory' and memorialize them, in collaboration with Eugene's diverse artist community, to begin a process of reconciliation with Eugene's past, to actively acknowledge and address the remnants of Eugene's historical legacy, and to commemorate unsung heroes who have acted to counter white supremacy and discrimination. Section 4. This Resolution is effective immediately upon its passage by the City Council. The foregoing Resolution adopted the 2411 day of July, 2019. Deputy City Recorder Resolution -- Page 3 of 3