Oakland
City Council Passes Venezuela Support Resolution
On July 29,
2003, on the eve of the third delegation of the Venezuela Solidarity Group to
Caracas, the Oakland City Council passed a resolution in support of
non-violence, social justice, and democracy in the Bolivarian Republic of
Venezuela.
On
Tuesday, August 12, 2003 the third delegation of the Venezuela Solidarity Group
presented thisresolution to the Caracas City Council.
The text of
that document is below. Click on the link to see a full size version of the
resolution.
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OAKLAND
CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION
NO. C. M. S.
INTRODUCED
BY COUNCILMEMBER Nancy J. Nadel and Ignacio de la Fuente
A
RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE PEOPLE OF THE BOLIVARIAN REPUBLIC OF VENEZUELA IN
THEIR EFFORTS TOWARDS PEACE AND DEMOCRACY
WHEREAS,
the City of Oakland owes much of its heritage to the people, history, cultures,
and traditions of Latin America; and
WHEREAS,
Venezuela is a dynamic and diverse country with an extensive history of struggle
for social justice and democratic rights; and
WHEREAS, in
1998 Hugo Chavez Frmas was elected President of Venezuela by a large majority in
fair and open elections; and
WHEREAS,
the government of Venezuela and members of the opposition parties have recently
signed a formal agreement, brokered by the Organization of American States and
the Carter Center, to respect non-violence, the Venezuelan Constitution, and
democratic methods in their political actions; therefore, be it
RESOLVED,
that the Oakland City Council recognizes the administration of President Hugo
Chavez Frmas and the people of Venezuela for their dedication to democracy and
social justice in their country; and be it
FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the Oakland City Council supports continued dialogue,
non-violence, and popular participation in Venezuela's path towards for peace,
social justice and democracy; and be it
FURTHER
RESOLVED, that the City of Oakland confirms its commitment to helping support
democracy, social justice, and democratic values in Venezuela and throughout all
of Latin America.
IN
COUNCIL, OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA, JULY 29, 2003