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Mount Rainier council unanimously adopts resolution recognizing Dec. 10 as Human Rights Day
Summary
The Mount Rainier mayor and council unanimously adopted Resolution 10‑20‑25, formally recognizing Dec. 10 as Human Rights Day and reaffirming the city's commitment to nondiscrimination and human‑rights principles.
The Mount Rainier mayor and council voted unanimously on Jan. 6 to adopt Resolution 10‑20‑25 proclaiming Dec. 10 as Human Rights Day in the city.
Mayor Benitez summarized the resolution's background, linking the day to the 1948 United Nations adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and reciting the city’s commitment to nondiscrimination and protections for marginalized groups. Councilmember Valerie moved to approve the resolution and the motion carried with no objections or abstentions.
The resolution transforms prior proclamations into a formal resolution and reaffirms the city’s stated commitments to equal dignity and rights for all residents. No amendments were proposed at the meeting; the item completed its second reading and passed.
