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RESOLUTION NO. 11314 (2022 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF THE LEADERS AND PEOPLE
OF UKRAINE AS THEY DEFEND AGAINST RUSSIA’S MASSIVE
MILITARY ATTACK ON THEIR SOVEREIGN NATION
WHEREAS, on February 24, 2022, a massive military assault was launched by the
Russian government on the sovereign democratic nation of Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, the continuing assault has been met by the strong resistance of the
Ukrainian military joined by armed civilians; and
WHEREAS, Russian attacks on nonmilitary, residential areas of Ukraine’s cities
have forced the evacuation of millions of civilians to ne ighboring countries and the loss of
civilian lives including children and families; and
WHEREAS, the United States and other nations around the globe have issued
strong condemnations of the Russian government’s hostile action and have responded
to Ukraine’s appeal for both military and humanitarian aid; and
WHEREAS, the United States and its allies have implemented strong and wide
ranging economic sanctions against Russia and Belarus in support of the Ukrainian
government and the Ukrainian people; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo will take every appropriate action
necessary to ensure that people of Russian origin in our cities will not be ostracized or
discriminated against in any way as a result of the violent assault on Ukraine by the
Russian government; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo continue to be inspired by the resolve
demonstrated by Ukrainian citizens and their leaders and recognize that they also have
a stake in the outcome of the crisis that the Russian government has created; and
WHEREAS, the U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted a “Resolution In Support of
the Leaders and People of Ukraine as They Defend Against Russia’s Massive Military
Attack on Their Sovereign Nation” On March 4, 2022
WHEREAS, millions of refugees have already fled the wo rn torn Unitary Republic
of Ukraine and millions of additional refugees may flee causing a significant humanitarian
crisis and the need for world, state and local action to support displaced Ukrainian people;
and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of San Luis Obispo stands
with the Ukrainian people in the defense of their sovereign nation, its democratic values,
and their very lives; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we support the actions of the
nation in bringing a peaceful resolution to the Russian government’s violent assault on
the people and the leadership of Ukraine.
Upon motion of Council Member Marx, seconded by Council Member Pease, and
on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Member Marx, Pease, Shoresman, and Mayor Stewart
NOES: Vice Mayor Christianson
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 15th day of March 2022.
___________________________
Mayor Erica A. Stewart
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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J. Christine Dietrick
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the
City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________.
___________________________
Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
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