Resolution No. 21-17 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
TIGARD CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION NO. 21-1
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR TIGARD'S ASIAN-AMERICAN PACIFIC ISLANDER
COMMUNITY AND CONDEMNING ALL FORMS OF ANTI-ASIAN SENTIMENT AS RELATED TO
COVID-19.
WHEREAS, the use of anti-Asian terminology and rhetoric related to the global Coronavirus pandemic
has perpetuated and exacerbated anti-Asian stigma;and
WHEREAS, such stigmatization has resulted in Asian Americans being harassed,assaulted,and
scapegoated for the Covid-19 pandemic,and
WHEREAS,Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community members comprise nearly nine
percent of Tigard's 54,520 residents;and
WHEREAS,many of Tigard's AAPI friends and neighbors fill roles that have been of critical importance
to our community during the Coronavirus pandemic,including those of first responders,scientists,health
care professionals,teachers,law enforcement, transportation workers,business owners,and essential staff
in restaurants,supermarkets,and other important service industries; and
WHEREAS, even outside of Tigard's pandemic response,Tigard's AAPI community members come
from diverse political, ethnic,and experiential backgrounds that meaningfully contribute to the tapestry of
the Tigard lived experience;and
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WHEREAS, the Tigard City Council and city teammates stand in solidarity with AAPI friends,neighbors,
city leaders,and acquaintances in condemning all forms of anti-Asian sentiment,including racism,
xenophobia, discrimination,and scapegoating that have manifested themselves in the escalation of Anti-
Asian incidents related to COVID-19;and
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council and teammates respect and value the contributions made by Tigard
AAPI businesses and community members during a difficult year marked by increased homelessness,
unemployment and need for civic engagement;and
WHEREAS,the Tigard City Council,Tigard Police Department,and city volunteers urge residents of all
ethnicides and national origins to report incidents of crimes and violence against Asian and Pacific
Islanders and continue to strive for a more inclusive,diverse,and tolerant community;and
WHEREAS,discrimination in all its forms should never be acceptable and the best way to achieve the
city's vision of being an equitable community that is walkable,healthy and accessible for everyone is to
recognize the integral role diversity, talent,wisdom and differing perspectives contribute to making Tigard
an attractive and thriving place to live.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:
RESOLUTION NO. 21-17
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SECTION 1: The Tigard City Council and city teammates hereby offer their acknowledgement
of,and continuing support for,the contributions and influence of Asian
Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history,culture,and
achievements of our community.
SECTION 2: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This S� day of�G2021.
Jason B. Snider,Mayor
City of Tigard
ATTEST:
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Carol A. Krager, City Recor r
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