WHERAS:  KPFA is dedicated to promoting peace and justice locally and globally; and

WHERAS:  KPFA encourages and supports cultural diversity: and

WHERAS:  KPFA champions freedom of the press giving coverage to political points of view that mainstream media outlets ignore; and

WHERAS:  KPFA is dedicated to maintaining independent funding; and

WHERAS:  KPFA has over the past half century built a public communication center to disseminate diversity of thought and art; and

WHERAS:  KPFA has helped make it possible for individuals of artistic and intellectual ability to contribute to our culture.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Berkeley proclaims April 15 as KPFA Day in honor of KPFA's 50th anniversary and in honor of it being the first listener-sponsored radio, and the genesis for community radio and the Pacifica network; 

BE IT RESOVED, that the Berkeley City Council supports the mission of KPFA and urges KPFA to remain true to its mission by promoting grassroots democracy, peace and justice in its own ranks as well as in the greater community.