March 26, 1990/075

Moved by Alderman Keryluk: Seconded by Alderman Wright:

That Bylaw No. 2493 be read a first time. Carried,

Moved by Alderman Keryluk: Seconded by Alderman Wright:

That Bylaw No. 2493 be read a second time.

Carried.

CORRESPONDENCE:

From Mr. S.W. Urdahl, Secretary-Treasurer, School District No. (Coquitlam), March 16th, 1990 regarding referendum arrangements.

Moved by Alderman Farnworth: Seconded by Aiderman Laking:

That the City assist School District No. 43 (Coquitlam) in holding a referendum, if required,

And That all costs involved be the responsibility of School District No. 43 (Coquitlam).

REPORTS: From His Worship Mayor Traboulay regarding Racial Discrimination. WHEREAS: The Municipality of Port Coquitlam is committed to the belief

that equal opportunity and treatment should exist for all pecple;

Every resident of Port Coquitlam has the right to realize his or her potential, regardless of race, colour, national or ethnic origin, and live at all times in conditions of dignity, respect and peace;

WHEREAS : The General Assembly of the United Nations has designated March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination;

The elimination of racism and racial discrimination can be accomplished through understanding and respect for the dignity

of all people, and is the social and moral responsibility of each person,

NOW THEREFORE: I, Leonard M. Traboulay, Mayor of the Corporation of The City of Port Coquitlam, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM March 21, 1990 as the

“INTERNATIONAL DAY FOR THE ELIMINATION OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION”

in the City of Port Coquitlam.