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Sentient Beings Proclamation

Whereas, animals exploited by agribusiness are sentient beings - capable of awareness, feeling, and suffering; and

Whereas, human beings have an ethical obligation to refrain from causing pain and suffering to other sentient beings; and

Whereas, agribusiness commonly subjects cattle, pigs, chickens, and other farm animals to overcrowding, intensive confinement, and other conditions which cause pain and suffering;

Therefore, be it resolved, that we recognize farm animals as sentient beings who deserve to be treated with respect and protected from inhumane treatment.

Signature of Mayor:

Date:

Name of Mayor (please print clearly):

Representing City, State (please print clearly):

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