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WHEREAS, constitutions historically have been designed and interpreted to protect <br /> minorities from the arbitrary imposition of unjust barriers by the majority; <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, this amendment if approved, would have a direct negative impact on <br /> Roseville's community, in particular, by denying equal protection of the <br /> law to certain families, decrease the sense of community, and will not <br /> ensure that our city government and its activities,programs and services <br /> are accessible understandable and responsive to all; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Roseville recognizes that our city benefits in proportion to its <br /> efforts to ensure cultural and familial diversity and maintain an <br /> environment in which all individuals feel welcome and safe; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City of Roseville recognizes all Roseville residents who have provided <br /> personal, thoughtful, and meaningful insight in support and opposition to <br /> this resolution,; and <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Roseville City Council hereby states <br /> publicly its opposition to the proposed constitutional amendment entitled, <br /> "Recognition of Marriage Solely Between One Man and One Woman," <br /> and urges Roseville and Minnesota citizens to vote "NO"on Tuesday, <br /> November 6, 2012. <br /> The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member <br /> Willmus, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Pust, <br /> McGehee, Willmus, Johnson, and Roe <br /> and the following voted against the same: none. <br /> WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted. <br />