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Home My WebLink About107-22 RESOLUTION9F FA Y Fr7E < y 'r r c; 1 � e � '14, A'.t N5 h5 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Resolution: 107-22 File Number: 2022-0467 EXPRESS CITY COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY FOR THE INNOCENT GROCERY STORE SHOPPERS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK WHO WERE VICTIMS OF A HORRIFIC RACIST MURDERER WHEREAS, the following innocent grocery store shoppers became victims of racial hatred and bigotry in Buffalo, New York committed by a racist murderer: Aaron Salter Pearl Young Ruth Whitfield Andre Mackneil Heyward Patterson Roberta Drury Geraldine Talley Katherine Massey Celestine Chaney Margus Morrison; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its grief and remorse for these victims and their families; and WHEREAS, the City Council stands united with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown as he works to heal his city and with the National League of Cities as it seeks to heal our nation which has continued to suffer a plague of mass murders of people because of their race, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. NOW, THEREFORE BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF Page 1 Printed on 5118122 Resolution: 107-22 File Number.' 2022-0467 FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section l : That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas on behalf of all our citizens hereby expresses their grief and remorse for the victims of a racist murderer in Buffalo, New York, as well as their sympathy for the victims' families and friends. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses their solidarity and support for Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown as he seeks to heal his great city and pledges the City Council's support along with the National League of Cities to work to end the nationwide plague of murders against persons based upon their race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. PASSED and APPROVED on 5/17/2022 Attest: Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer L wU: FAYETTEVILLE.: W yZI �� 4 Page 2 Printed on 5118122 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479)575-8323 Text File File Number: 2022-0467 Agenda Date: 5/17/2022 Version: 1 Status: Passed In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Resolution Agenda Number: 3. EXPRESS CITY COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY FOR THE INNOCENT GROCERY STORE SHOPPERS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK WHO WERE VICTIMS OF A HORRIFIC RACIST MURDERER WHEREAS, the following innocent grocery store shoppers became victims of racial hatred and bigotry in Buffalo, New York committed by a racist murderer: Aaron Salter Pearl Young Ruth Whitfield Andre Mackneil Heyward Patterson Roberta Drury Geraldine Talley Katherine Massey Celestine Chaney Margus Morrison; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its grief and remorse for these victims and their families; and WHEREAS, the City Council stands united with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown as he works to heal his city and with the National League of Cities as it seeks to heal our nation which has continued to suffer a plague of mass murders of people because of their race, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas on behalf of all our citizens hereby expresses their grief and remorse for the victims of a racist murderer in Buffalo, New York, as well as their sympathy for the victims' families and friends. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses their solidarity and support for Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown as he seeks to heal his great city and pledges the City Council's support along with the National League of Cities to work to end the nationwide plague of murders against City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 1 Printed on 511812022 File Number: 2022-0467 persons based upon their race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 Printed on 511812022 Legistar ID No.: 2022- 0 y G 7 AGENDA REQUEST FORM FOR: Council Meeting of May 17, 2022 FROM: Council Member D'Andre Jones ORDINANCE OR RESOLUTION TITLE AND SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY FOR THE INNOCENT GROCERY STORE SHOPPERS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK WHO WERE VICTIMS OF A HORRIFIC RACIST MURDERER APPROVED FOR AGENDA: Council Member D'Andre Jones City Attorney it Williams Approved as to form '�Nll - 0 e— g� Date 5-1�-Z2. Date Williams, Kit From: D'Andre Jones <dre91732000@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2022 3:10 PM To: Williams, Kit Cc: Paxton, Kara Subject: Walk on resolution remembering Buffalo CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the City of Fayetteville. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. The city of Fayetteville joins the National League of Cities and takes the moment to reflect on those whose lives were lost in Buffalo this weekend. Our hurt heart goes out to the victim's families, and we send our thoughts and prayers go to Mayor Byron Brown as he works to heal his city. This weekend's horrific violence was the latest in a series of mass shootings that have deliberately targeted people based on their race, sexuality, and religion. Tonight, let's remember each of these individuals: Pearl Young, 77, Ruth Whitfield, 86 Andre Mackneil, 53 Heyward Patterson, 67 Roberta Drury, 32 Geraldine Talley, 62 Katherine Massey, 72, Celestine Chaney, 65 Margus Morrison, 52, Best Regards, D'Andre L. Jones - MSW, MA Fayetteville City Council Ward 1 Position 2 "Everybody can be great ... because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You don't have to make your subject and verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. 1 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE CITY COUNCIL'S SYMPATHY FOR THE INNOCENT GROCERY STORE SHOPPERS IN BUFFALO, NEW YORK WHO WERE VICTIMS OF A HORRIFIC RACIST MURDERER WHEREAS, the following innocent grocery store shoppers became victims of racial hatred and bigotry in Buffalo, New York committed by a racist murderer: Aaron Salter Pearl Young Ruth Whitfield Andre Mackneil Heyward Patterson Roberta Drury Geraldine Talley Katherine Massey Celestine Chaney Margus Morrison; and WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to express its grief and remorse for these victims and their families; and WHEREAS, the City Council stands united with Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown as he works to heal his city and with the National League of Cities as it seeks to heal our nation which has continued to suffer a plague of mass murders of people because of their race, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas on behalf of all our citizens hereby expresses their grief and remorse for the victims of a racist murderer in Buffalo, New York, as well as their sympathy for the victims' families and friends. Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses their solidarity and support for Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown as he seeks to heal his great city and pledges the City Council's support along with the National League of Cities to work to end the nationwide plague of murders against persons based upon their race, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity. PASSED and APPROVED this 17th day of May, 2022. APPROVED: ATTEST: