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CITY OF SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
Kimberley Driscoll
Mayor
Proclamation
WHEREAS: Jose Julio Perez, President of the Community Council of Tabaco, has come before the Mayor and the Salem City Council in support of his fellow villagers; and
WHEREAS: Mr. Perez has been working as an activist on behalf of his fellow villagers whom have been displaced from their homes due to the expansion of the neighboring coal mining plant; and
WHEREAS: Mr. Perez is not only speaking in support of his family and friends in the Northern Columbian village of Tabaco, but also for the rights of employees everywhere; and
WHEREAS: Mr. Perez is seeking support from local Salem officials to administer pressure on Cerrejon Norte, the worldÕs largest open pit coal mine, to find homes for his fellow displaced villagers, treat their workers humanely, submit to stricter environmental regulations, promote public health and respect human rights; and
WHEREAS: in his campaign to raise awareness of these issues, he also hopes to raise funds in order to hire area scientists to conduct health and environmental impact studies of the mine; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT I, MAYOR KIMBERLEY DRISCOLL, DO HEREBY HONOR, RECOGNIZE AND SUPPORT
JOSE JULIO PEREZ
for his exceptional example of leadership and activism on behalf of his fellow villagers in their fight for public health, the environment, employee rights and social awareness, and, on behalf of the City of Salem, express sincere gratitude and deep appreciation to him for sharing his valuable time, knowledge, and extensive efforts for the well-being of all people and purposes for which he continues to advocate for.
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Kimberley Driscoll
Mayor