21-3222 - Condemning Violence at Capitol January 6, 2021

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RESOLUTION 21-3222 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING THE VIOLENCE AT THE CAPITOL ON JANUARY 6, 2021 AND SPEECH INCITING RIOTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Congress of the United States is required to convene in a joint session on the sixth day of January following a presidential election to open, read, and count the votes of the Electors for President and Vice President pursuant to the Constitution and U.S. Code; and WHEREAS, the 117"' Congress convened in such a joint session at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021 to perform such duties; and WHEREAS, a group of individuals infiltrated the United States Capitol in an attempt to disrupt this process resulting in the deaths of five Americans including Capitol Police Officer Brian D. Sicknick, destruction of property, and threats to members of Congress; and WHEREAS, peaceful protests are protected by the Constitution of the United States through an individual's First Amendment rights of freedom of speech, peaceful assembly, and petitioning the Govermnent concerning grievances. However, violent acts of aggression and speech inciting riots are not protected free speech, have no place in American democracy and must be strongly condemned. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The City Commission: a) Strongly condemns the actions of the individuals who participated in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol Building on January 6, 2021 and those who spoke with the intention of inciting the attack, which is also a violation of law. b) Recognizes that peaceful protests are protected by the United States Constitution and denounces all violent protests. C) Urges peace, unity and tolerance by all citizens. SECTION 2. Conflicts. All Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict with any of the provisions of this Resolution are hereby repealed. SECTION 3. Severability. If any Section or portion of a Section of this Resolution proves to be invalid, unlawful, or unconstitutional, it shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force, or effect of any other Section or part of this Resolution.