WHEREAS, the Spokane NAACP is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering people of color and promoting justice, freedom and equity for all; andWHEREAS, the Spokane NAACP has been actively serving our community since it was established in 1919; andWHEREAS, the Spokane NAACP organizes events throughout the year, such as recent educational panels on criminal justice, African American history for Black History Month, that educate and enhance our community; andWHEREAS, members of the Spokane NAACP routinely meet with elected officials, Spokane Public School staff, attorneys, police officers and other members of our community to advocate policies, issues and priorities that address racism and racial disparities in this city; and WHEREAS, the President of the Spokane NAACP, Rachel Dolezal, is furthering the mission of the Spokane NAACP to eliminate racism, empower people of color and promote justice, freedom and equity for all; andWHEREAS, Rachel Dolezals experience, leadership, and passion is a tremendous asset to our community;NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Spokane City Council, on behalf of the citizens of Spokane, salute Rachel for all the work she has done and stand behind the mission and values of the Spokane NAACP.I, Ben Stuckart, Spokane City Council President,do hereunto set my hand and cause the seal of the City of Spokaneto be affixed this 9th day of March in 2015

Ben StuckartSpokane City Council President