WATERTOWN TOWN COUNCIL DECEMBER 11 RESOLUTION URGING MMA TO WITHDRAW SPONSORSHIP OF ADL PROGRAM

WHEREAS: The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) sponsored the No Place for Hate program that was established by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL); and,

WHEREAS: The Town of Watertown benefited and appreciated the good work that was done by the local group that was established; and,

WHEREAS: The national ADL held a meeting on November 2, 2007 and officially voted to take no further action on recognizing the Armenian genocide; and,

WHEREAS: The Town of Watertown and other cities and towns have withdrawn their support for the No Place for Hate program; and,

WHEREAS: The MMA Board had previously voted to reevaluate its official sponsorship of the No Place for Hate program after the national ADL determined whether to recognize unequivocally the Armenian genocide and support the congressional resolution;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That the Town Council of the City known as the Town of Watertown urges the MMA immediately withdraw is sponsorship of the No Place for Hate program and notify all cities and towns of its withdrawal; and,

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Town Council and the members of the former No Place for Hate committee are committed to continuing the work that was started and will help the MMA in any way to make sure the goals of the program remain in place.