Sisters St Francis Human Rights
I SISTERS OF ST. FRANCIS
Rl\ Mount St. Francis
3390 Windsor Avenue
~ Dubuque. IA52001-1311
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May 25, 2004
Dear Mayor Duggan and City Council Members,
. report on sexual orientation, "People We All Know," prepared by the commission,
tlW.need, injustice, to address this form of prejudice and discrimination with the
with which our city and civic leadership addressed the cross-burning
. . e in the recent past.
Our civic words of welcome to new residents, business partners and tourists, and our claim to
inclusivity as "everyone's neighborhood" will be inauthentic ifwe are not, illst of all, just in our
protéctionofthe basic human rights in the areas of housing, employment, education, credit and
pubJic accommodation to which each of us has a rightful claim.
Two words, added to the city's non-discrimination policy, will not eradicate the prejudice and
harassment, but those two words are essential in giving witness to our reso civic
community to be respectfully just toward all whom we claim as fa:mily, co- and
With greetÌJ1gs of peace,
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As our City Council, you are serving responsibly in so many areas of need.
change is onc of those needs meriting your support at this time.
PHONE: (563) 583-9786
FAX: (563) 583-3250
WEBSITE: www.osfdbq.org