OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
CITY Ol" CHICAGO
LORI E. LIGHTFOOT MAYOR
January 26, 2022
TO THE HONORABLE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI TY OF CHICAGO
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I transmit herewith a resolution to affirm the City's support for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine.
Your favorable consideration of this resolution will be appreciated.
Very truly yours.
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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, American-Ukrainian relations have long served as a foundation for security, freedom, and human rights in Eastern Europe; and
WHEREAS, Chicago is home to over 35,000 residents of Ukrainian ancestry; and
WHEREAS, Chicago's Ukrainian Village neighborhood is a national hub of Ukrainian community, culture, and art; and
WHEREAS, Kyiv stands as the capital of Ukraine and a sister city to the City of Chicago; and
WHEREAS, Chicago and Kyiv have engaged in formalized cultural, artistic, and athletic exchanges for over 30 years as part of Chicago Sister Cities International program; and
WHEREAS, Democracy and self-determination are cornerstone values of both the United States and Ukraine; and
WHEREAS, Ukraine and the Ukrainian people represent a distinct culture with a long, proud history; and
WHEREAS, Self-determination is the right of all people around the world, including the Ukrainian people; and
WHEREAS, A free and independent Ukraine is of vital importance to protecting the Ukrainian people, their history, art, and culture; and
WHEREAS, The Members of this Chamber have great appreciation for Ukrainian people and their culture as an integral part of Chicago; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, affirm our support for the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Ukraine.