9/22/2016 PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO R-16-068
RESOLUTION
AFFIRMING THE CITY OF NASHUA, NEW HAMPSHIRE AS A WELCOMING CITY
AND TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WELCOMING AMERICA INITIATIVE
CITY OF NASHUA
In the Year Two Thousand and Sixteen
WHEREAS, fostering a welcoming environment for all individuals, regardless of race,
ethnicity or place of origin, enhances Nashua’s cultural fabric, economic growth, global
competitiveness and overall prosperity for current and future generations;
WHEREAS, Nashua has long been recognized as a hospitable and welcoming place
where individuals, families and institutions thrive and the contributions of all are celebrated and
valued;
WHEREAS, Nashua is committed to continue building a welcoming and neighborly
atmosphere in our community, where all people including immigrant newcomers are welcome,
accepted and integrated; and to encourage all residents of Nashua to do their part in reaching out
and welcoming all who live, work and visit Nashua;
WHEREAS, community efforts that promote understanding and collaboration between
long-time residents and foreign born community members are crucial in encouraging and
ensuring a welcoming environment;
WHEREAS, Nashua encourages its business leaders, civic groups, other government
agencies and community institutions and residents to join in a community-wide effort to expand
prosperity and inclusion for all residents by implementing policies and practices that promote
understanding and an appreciation of diversity; and
WHEREAS, the cities of Manchester and Concord are both Welcoming Cities, and
Welcoming Week, an annual series of events to connect neighbors and serve communities, is
September 16 - 25, 2016.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Nashua that the Mayor and the Board of Aldermen of the City of Nashua recognize and affirm
the City of Nashua, New Hampshire as a Welcoming City to reinforce that all are welcome in
Nashua and participate in the Welcoming America Initiative by executing the attached
“Commitment to Participate in the Welcoming Cities & Counties Cohort”, which sets forth the
City’s role under the Welcoming America Initiative.
