HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-087 - Denouncing the Attacks on Artsakh By AzerbaijanRESOLUTION 2020-087
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ANA DENOUNCING THE ATTACKS ON ARTSAKH
BY AZERBAIJAN
WHEREAS, on October 20, 2020, a majority of the Santa Ana City Council asked
for the City Manager to prepare both a Proclamation and to bring back to the City Council
at the next meeting a Resolution for consideration denouncing the attacks by Azerbaijan
and take a stand alongside the Armenian -American Community.
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2020, the City Council issued a Proclamation
Denouncing the Attacks on Artsakh by Azerbaijan.
WHEREAS, Artsakh, also known as Nagorno-Karabakh, is a historically
indigenous Armenian land located in the Southern Caucasus. Artsakh is a beacon of
ancient Armenian culture dating back to before the common era, and is home to a vibrant
Armenian community today; and
WHEREAS, on September 26, 2020, Azerbaijan's military forces launched a
deadly and unprovoked attack against the Republic of Artsakh, including that country's
capital city, Stepanakert, and that attack has already taken innocent civilian lives. This
reckless invasion is a direct threat not only to the Armenian population that has lived in
Artsakh for millennia, but also to stability in the surrounding region: and
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2020, the conflict resulted in the deaths of at least
84 Nagorno-Karabakh service members; and
WHEREAS, during a time when the United Nations has called for a ceasefire
around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Azerbaijan instead is renewing warfare,
violating its ceasefire agreement with Armenia, and causing death and destruction; and
WHEREAS, Southern California is home to nearly 500,000 individuals of Armenian
descent —the largest population of Armenians in the world outside of Armenia. As such,
the attacks on Artsakh are of local importance; and
WHEREAS, because our country is based on and committed to the values of
democracy, liberty and the right of self-determination, the United States has a moral
obligation to stand up and speak out on behalf of the people of Artsakh, who have
flourished as a free, democratic and sovereign nation for almost 30 years.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana, that:
Section 1. The City Council for the City of Santa Ana hereby finds, declares and
determines as follows that the City Council calls upon President Donald Trump and
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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to condemn Azerbaijan unequivocally for its latest
violation of the ceasefire, and to demand an immediate and permanent cessation of all
Azeri hostile action; and
Section 2. The City Council for the City of Santa Ana affirms the rights of all citizens
in the Republic of Artsakh, and support the right to self-determination and independence
of the Artaskh Republic, and respectfully urge the President and Congress of the United
States to do the same.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by the
City Council, and the Clerk of Council shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 17t' day of November, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho
City Attorney
By: ,Tc,,. A. Reoi�
Laura A. Rossini
Acting Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES:
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ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
Councilmembers Bacerra Mendoza, Penaloza, Pulido, Sarmiento,
Solorio Villeaas (7)
Councilmembers
Councilmembers
NOT PRESENT: Councilmembers
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None (0)
None (0)
None (0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, DAISY GOMEZ, Clerk of the Council, do hereby certify the attached Resolution No. 2020-087
to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Ana on November
17, 2020.
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Daisy Gomez
Clerk of the Council
City of Santa Ana
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