We, the people, presented, read, unanimously voted for, and passed the People’s Resolution on 30 May 2024 at Austin City Hall, advocating for an immediate and permanent cessation of the Israeli ethnic cleansing and genocide of Palestinians in Palestine. The People’s Resolution also demands accountability from our elected City leaders who have failed to do their duty on behalf of their own constituents here in Austin, Texas.
This resolution, reflecting the unified voice of our diverse community in Austin, calls on the elected City Mayor and Council Members to take decisive action to call a halt to the ongoing violence, protect civilian lives, and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the entirety of Palestine, by calling for a ceasefire. It calls for the City of Austin to investigate and stop investments by the State of Texas in a foreign country in the form of Israeli bonds and any other type of investments that contribute to human rights violations and involvement in international crimes. By mobilizing local support and raising awareness, this People’s Resolution seeks to pressure policymakers into prioritizing justice and human rights, ensuring that the suffering of those affected by the genocide is alleviated and a foundation for lasting justice is established. The city of Austin does not exist in a silo within the global community, and this City body must act in good conscience, now.
The People’s Resolution – Austin, Texas
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6 November 2023 – The Austin Human Rights Commission passed a resolution urging the City Council to publicly call for a ceasefire. In a historic 7-1 vote, the Human Rights Commission of Austin, the 10th largest city in the United States, calls for a ceasefire and to combat the rising anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab sentiments.
We are calling on City Council Members to adopt this resolution demanding a humanitarian ceasefire!
Our hard-earned US tax dollars must not be channeled into the support and acquisition of weapons that fuel the devastating bombardment of innocent civilians in Gaza.
This resolution unequivocally advocates for the liberation of Israeli hostages and the urgent reinstatement of life-sustaining supplies to the people of Gaza.
Recent findings from The Nation (November 16, 2023) show that 73% of potential Democratic voters favor candidates supporting a cease-fire, with 46% strongly backing them. In Austin’s Travis County, a resounding 79% are more likely to support Representative Cesar for his pro-cease-fire stance, especially after a major supportive march.
If you’re wondering about the influence of your office on global matters, consider this: You might later regret not taking every possible step to prevent harm and save lives. Every additional person, elected official, or city that speaks up can make a difference!
We ask you to stand with impactful allies! The Central Labor Council (CLC), Austin Justice Coalition (AJC), and Indian American Coalition of Central Texas (IACCT) rally behind the Ceasefire resolution.
Sponsor this resolution. Help amplify this impact—sign the petition today and take the lead in ensuring Austin joins hands with other cities and organizations, answering the urgent call for immediate action. Your voice and influence can be the catalyst for positive change.
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Supporters of a Ceasefire Resolution:
- 3rd Culture Collective
- ATX Musicians for Ceasefire
- Austin Human Rights Commission (HRC) Resolution
- Ahlul Bayt Students Association – UT
- ATX Students for Revolution
- Asian American Quality of Life
- Asian Texans for Justice
- Austin Justice Coalition (AJC)
- Central Labor Council
- Council Members Fuentes, Qadri, and Velásquez
- Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) Texas
- Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) – Austin
- Education Austin Labor Union
- Friends of India – Austin
- Hispanic Latino Quality of Life Resource Advisory Commission
- Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC)
- Islamic Center of Hays County (ICHC)
- Islamic Center of Lake Travis (ICLT)
- The Interfaith Community for Palestinian Rights (ICPR)
- Islamic Center of Round Rock (ICRR)
- Indian American Coalition of Central Texas (IACCT)
- Interfaith Community for Palestinian Rights
- Islamic Ahlul Bayt Association
- Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP) – Austin
- North Austin Muslim Community Center (NAMCC) Masjid
- Nueces Mosque
- Palestine Solidarity Committee (PSC) – Austin
- Palestinian Assembly for Liberation (PAL) – Austin
- Party for Socialism and Liberation (PSL) – Austin
- PODER Austin- Environmental Justice Group
- Reproductive Workers Call for a Ceasefire
- Resistencia Books
- WiseUp TX
- Yameen
Why Austin?
- Texas has the 8th largest economy in the WORLD. Austin is its capital.
- Austin’s share of federal tax dollars is $14 million.
- Gov. Abbott & Seat of Texas government is here and Austin city’s resolution will be noticed by them. Texas has declared itself an unwavering ally of Israel; why a state in the US that is not a country needs to have an alliance with a foreign government is unclear. Gov. Abbott has taken many specific actions to punish supporters of the Palestinian cause (anti-BDS bill), and support the Israeli occupation financially.
The Austin Human Rights Commission has issued a resolution calling for tackling Islamophobia, Anti-Semitism and calling for a Ceasefire. Listen to meeting Audio and a huge turn out for testimony here.
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