TC Res. No. 1992-44RESOLUTION NO. 92-44
SERIES OF 1992
A RESOLUTION REAFFIRMING THE AVON TOWN COUNCIL'S BELIEF IN
EQUALITY FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS AND EXPRESSING ITS OPPOSITION TO THE
1992 AMENDMENT TWO OF THE COLORADO STATE CONSTITUTION.
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council believes in equality,
tolerance, and acceptance for individuals of all races, genders,
religions, and sexual orientations; and
WHEREAS, we believe in fairness and nondiscriminatory
treatment for all individuals with regard to public services and
functions, including employment, housing, and-accommodations; and
WHEREAS,, the Avon Town Council is deeply concerned with the
passage of Amendment Two,by the voters of Colorado and we do not
feel this measure fairly represents our continued commitment to
such nondiscriminatory treatment for all guests.and residents of
our community; and
WHEREAS, the Avon Town Council is concerned about newly
enacted Amendment Two'"s;apparent'conflict with the 14th Amendment
of-the U.S. Constitution-and' * the Home Rule Amendment of the
Colorado Constitution, and is concerned about the attack of
Amendment Two on'the power of municipalities and local votes to
determine what laws_-are..appropriate in their communities; and
WHEREAS, Avon voters opposed Amendment Two by a margin of,'60%
and Eagle County voters opposed Amendment Two by a margin of 61%,
And we;continue to, consider Avon and Eagle.,County to be tolerant,.
accepting, and nondiscriminatory by nature.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town
of Avon, Colorado as follows:
1. That the Avon Town council unanimously_expresses.its
opposition to the recently approved Amendment Two to the Colorado
State Constitution; and
2. That the Avon Town Council will work and support the
efforts to see that-this Amendment to the Colorado State
constitution is repealed.
3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its .
passage.
INTRODUCED, READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 8th day of
December,-1992.
Albert J. Reyno s, Mayor
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Patty Neyh rt, T wn Clerk
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