HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 6421 RESOLUTION NO. 6421
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY
IN SUPPORT OF THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND CALLING UPON
THE LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL TO RESCIND ITEMS 36 AND 36A
PASSED NOVEMBER 28, 2000.
Whereas, the purpose of the Boy Scouts of America, incorporated on February 8, 1910, and
chartered by Congress in 1916, is to provide an educational program for boys and young adults to
build character, to train in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and to develop
personal fitness; and Scouting programs facilitate meaningful contact and communication
between youth, parents, and other community organizations (partners) to help young people
adopt strong values and life skills; and
Whereas, Boy Scouts of America have been an invaluable resource for recreational activities and
leadership training for youth, and during 1999, the Los Angeles Area Council, through its packs,
troops and units served more than 50,000 youth members with 9,000 volunteers without regard to
color, race, religion, ethnic background, economic status or citizenship; and
Whereas, both the Los Angeles Area Council and the Boy Scouts of America actively teach
tolerance, embrace diversity and do not inquire into the sexual orientation of youth or adult
volunteers applying for membership; and in the known history of the Los Angeles Area Council
no volunteer or youth has ever been denied membership based on sexual orientation; and
Whereas, in its ruling on June 28, 2000, the United States Supreme Court found no evidence that
the Boy Scouts of America engages in discrimination; and in other cases has found that an
organization such as the Boy Scouts of America cannot be discriminated against by public
entities based on disagreement with its viewpoints; and
Whereas, on Tuesday, November 28, 2000, the Los Angeles City Council voted 11 -0 to approve
items 36 and 36A, essentially severing all ties with the Los Angeles Area Council, Boy Scouts of
America and the Learning for Life Program;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DOWNEY DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council of City of Downey calls upon fellow Councilmembers of the
Los Angeles City Council to rescind this decision made on items 36 and 36A
relative to the Boy Scouts of America on November 28, 2000.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Downey expresses its deep appreciation for the
programs and activities of the Boy Scouts of America and the great benefit that
Scouting provides for our community and our nation.
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Resolution No. 6421
The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12t day of December , 2000.
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ROBERT C. WINNINGHAM, Mayor
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.AJUDITH E. MC DONNELL, City Clerk
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A. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted by the City Council of
the City of Downey at a regular meeting held on the 12t h day of December , 2000, by
the following vote, to wit:
AYES: 5 Council Members: Tre jo , Perkins, McCarthy, Cartozi an , Winningham
NOES: 0 Council Members: None
ABSENT: 0 Council Members: None
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