Many towns have passed Not In Our Town proclamations. The following is a sample for use in your community:

Whereas hate violence has become a daily occurrence and is increasing at epidemic rates across the nation;

Whereas history has tragically taught us what happens when people stand by and allow acts of violence and hatred to occur;

Whereas people often feel isolated, without hope, and helpless to do anything individually to end hate violence;

Whereas the people of Billings, Montana, by standing together, were successful in opposing racist and anti-Semitic hate acts committed against their neighbors;

Whereas the story of Billings and other towns saying "no" to hate is told in the documentary specials Not In Our Town and Not In Our Town II;

Whereas civic and religious organizations nationwide have used Not In Our Town resources to talk about whether their communities are vulnerable to a climate of hate and learn to prevent hate activity if it comes to their town.

Therefore be it resolved that we, of the (organization/legislative body), in keeping with the principle of equal civil rights for all, unequivocally oppose any manifestation of hatred and prejudice towards any group or individual.

We hereby proclaim (specified day/week) as Not In Our Town (Day or Week).

We resolve to stand together with all people of good faith across the country and support this national effort to push back the rising tide of hate violence by (examples of activities you will undertake, or general language about using the group's resources to promote a climate of hope) and to join thousands of others to say with one voice, "Not In Our Town, Not In Our Nation."

Signed

[Your Organization/Community]