PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the Anti-Defamation League is dedicated in purpose and program to defending democratic ideals, safeguarding civil rights and combating prejudice, discrimination and bigotry of all kinds, and

WHEREAS, their "No Place For Hate" program is a Community based campaign that empowers participants to challenge anti-Semitism, racism, hate and bigotry in all forms and

WHEREAS, The Lansdowne Borough supports the mission statement of the Anti-Defamation League, and the "No Place For Hate" program and,

WHEREAS, the Anti-Defamation League has invited the Borough to join them in their "No Place For Hate" program and,

NOW THEREFORE, I Jayne C. Young Mayor of the Borough of Lansdowne joined with our Borough Council, declare Lansdowne to be a "No Place For Hate" community.

Dated this 20th day of February, 2002