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. e . . THIRD DRAFT RESOLUTION MOUNDS VIEW INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW, CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON, CITY OF NORTH OAKS, CITY OF ROSEVlLLE, CITY OF SHOREVIEW, AND CITY OF V ADNAlS HEIGHTS JOINTLY: Whereas representatives of the above-named cities (the Cities) and the Mounds View School District share an interest in human rights' challenges within our respective communities, ineluding threats of terrorism and racism; and Whereas the recent bomb threats and racial incidents in the Mounds View School District illustrate the challenges facing all of us; and . Whereas the Cities commend the Mounds View School District (the School District) for taking swift and sustained action in response to these acts of terrorism and racism; and Whereas the Cities and the School District must continue to unite and jointly speak out against such acts of terrorism and racism. Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Mounds View School District Board and the City Councils of Arden Hills, Mounds View, New Brighton. North Oaks, Roseville, Shoreview and Vadnais Heights that we are committed to individual, joint, constructive, and peaceful responses to these acts of terrorism and racism in our communities; That, while there are no easy formulas to eliminate both terrorism or racism, we will continue to work together and with appropriate law enforcement agencies to protect the well- being of every person subject to such threats; and We bereby commit ourselves and our honor to the effort to eliminate terrorism and racism and to protect the freedom and safety of each person at the Mounds View Schools and in our communities. Dated; ,2004 Mayor, City of Arden Hills Mayor, City ofRoseville Mayor, City ofMOlmds View Mayor, City of Shore view Mayor, City of New Brighton Mayor, City of North Oaks Chair, Mounds View Independent School District 621 Mayor, City of Vadnais Heights