HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-029 - Support of the Iranian-American Community & Condemning the Violence Perpetrated by the Government of Iran Against its PeopleRESOLUTION NO.2023-029
A RESOLUTION OF THE SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL
DECLARING SUPPORT OF THE IRANIAN-AMERICAN
COMMUNITY AND CONDEMNING THE VIOLENCE
PERPETRATED BY THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN
AGAINST ITS PEOPLE
WHEREAS, the rights of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness are endowed to
all men and women by their Creator; and
WHEREAS, the circumstances surrounding the death of Mahsa (Zina) Amini on
September 16, 2022 are inexcusable, as she was arrested and taken into custody by
Iran's Guidance Patrol, or morality police, for allegedly not properly wearing her state -
mandated hijab; and
WHEREAS, the tragic death of Mahsa (Zina) Amini has inspired numerous and
ongoing protests throughout Iran, resulting in thousands of arrests to extinguish the
voices of journalists, media figures, and members of the public who seek to amplify
Iranian's desire for personal freedoms, which the government of Iran has now blamed on
the United States; and
WHEREAS, over the last 43 years, the government of Iran has committed
numerous acts of violence and human rights violations against its own people, particularly
against women and students; and
WHEREAS, since Mahsa (Zina) Amini's death alone, the government of Iran has
been responsible for the killing of more than 200 civilians; the gassing of those protesting
for women, life, and freedom; the brutal crackdown of university students' protests
including at Sharif University of Technology; the threatening of sexual violence as a
means of silencing opposition; and the burning of Evin Prison that holds political
prisoners, intellectuals, reporters, and journalists; and
WHEREAS, the government of Iran has restricted the people's access to Internet,
phone, and other forms of communication.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Santa
Ana as follows:
Section 1. The City of Santa Ana stands with its Iranian -American community
members, particularly Iranian -American women, as their relatives and associates are
suffering through the current injustices in Iran.
Section 2. The City of Santa Ana condemns the violent acts that are being
perpetrated against the Iranian people.
Section 3. The City of Santa Ana calls upon the government of Iran to end its
systemic human rights violations.
Section 4. The City of Santa Ana calls upon other governments to join in the
support of Iranians, in Iran and abroad, and the condemnation of the government of Iran's
violent acts against its own people.
Section 5. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption by
the City Council, and the City Clerk shall attest to and certify the vote adopting this
Resolution.
ADOPTED this 6th day of June. 2(
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sonia R. Carvalho, City Attorney
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Jo M. Funk
Chief Assistant City Attorney
AYES: Councilmembers Amezcua, Bacerra, Hernandez, Lopez,
Penaloza, Phan, Vazquez (7)
NOES:
Councilmembers
None
(0)
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers
None
(0)
NOT PRESENT:
Councilmembers
None
(0)
CERTIFICATE OF ATTESTATION AND ORIGINALITY
I, JENNIFER L. HALL, City Clerk, do hereby attest to and certify the attached
Resolution No. 2023-029 to be the original resolution adopted by the City Council of the
City of Santa Ana on June 6, 2023.
Date: a 3
nnifer L ,F II
erk
City of Santa Ana