Explanation
Title
To acknowledge the 56th Anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, adopted by the General assembly of the United Nations on December 10, 1948.
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WHEREAS, recognition of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family is the foundation of freedom, justice, and peace in the world; and
WHEREAS, disregard and contempt for human rights have resulted in barbarous acts that have outraged the conscience of the world; and
WHEREAS, it is essential to promote friendly relations, rather than war, between nations; and
WHEREAS, the United States and other member states have pledged themselves to achieve, in cooperation with the United Nations, the promotion of universal respect for and observance of human rights; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations calls on every individual within our society to keep this Declaration constantly in mind, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights to all peoples in Columbus and central Ohio, commits to work for the universal recognition of these rights in central Ohio and around the world, and urges our representatives in Congress to work for the ratification of international treaties that have been drafted in pursuance of these rights.