HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 253 - Support for the Banning of Conversion Therapy
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Cities of Minneapolis and Duluth have enacted bans on the practice of
conversion therapy involving minors within their cities.
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota regulates and licenses behavioral health
professionals.
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester does not have the authority or ability to place a
meaningful ban on the practice of conversion therapy in Rochester.
WHEREAS, the City of Rochester believes the practice of conversion therapy is a
harmful, barbaric practice that has no place in modern society.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that the City of
Rochester:
1. The practice of conversion therapy is not welcome in the City of Rochester.
2. Supports the State Legislature banning the practice of conversion therapy in the State of
Minnesota.
3. Asks the public to notify the City if they are aware of conversion therapy being practiced in
Rochester so that it may be documented.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS __________ DAY OF _______________, 2020.
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PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST: __________________________
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS _____ DAY OF ______________________, 2020.
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MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)