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    B. Comm E) R-15-C-2021 No Vax Passport

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    On April 4, the commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana passed a resolution against vaccine passports, saying they would “unduly and unnecessarily restrict the freedom of Americans; harm patient privacy; and have a negative financial impact of individuals of color and other marginalized communities.”

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    On April 4, the commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana passed a resolution against vaccine passports, saying they would “unduly and unnecessarily restrict the freedom of Americans; harm patient privacy; and have a negative financial impact of individuals of color and other marginalized communities.”

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    On April 4, the commissioners of St. Joseph County, Indiana passed a resolution against vaccine passports, saying they would “unduly and unnecessarily restrict the freedom of Americans; harm patient privacy; and have a negative financial impact of individuals of color and other marginalized communities.”

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    RESOLUTION NO.

    R-15-C-2021

    A RESOLUTION OF THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS, ADOPTING A

    NO VAX PASSPORT RESOLUTION

    Whereas St. Joseph County has led a successful campaign to vaccinate its residents against Covid-19,
    and 34% of its citizens have received at least one vaccination, which is on its own more than 92 percent
    effective;

    Whereas 62% percent of county residents 60 and older are fully vaccinated against Covid-19; and this
    age group has had access to vaccinations since February;

    Whereas all populations 16 and older are now are eligible and have access to the vaccine;

    Whereas 58% of St. Joseph County citizens may already have infection­acquired immunity using
    calculations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;

    Whereas herd immunity, which includes both vaccinated and those with infection-acquired immunity,
    has either been achieved or will shortly be realized;

    Whereas doctors now have a better understanding Covid-19 and effective treatment options for those
    who will still acquire the virus;

    Whereas every citizen who wants a vaccine has the right to obtain one, but no vaccine should be
    mandated or required by law;

    Whereas people have the right to refuse vaccination based on religious, medical or personal reasons,
    and every medical intervention requires informed consent and the right of refusal, including the Covid-
    19 vaccine;

    Whereas private health information on vaccine status should not be required by any government
    mandate or by any business operating places of public accommodation;

    Whereas even widespread adoption of so-called Covid-19 passports by businesses on an allegedly


    voluntary basis will unduly and unnecessarily restrict the freedom of Americans; harm patient privacy;
    and have a negative financial impact on individuals of color and other marginalized communities;

    Whereas so-called Covid-19 passports will create a two-tiered society, where some people will have
    rights, and others will lose their freedom;

    Whereas once a so-called Covid-19 passport system is in place, it could be manipulated to restrict
    freedom based on not just vaccine status, but also on the basis of protected activity (such as the
    exercise of free speech or religious activity), protected categories (race, ethnicity, sex, disability, etc.), or
    any personal decision or preference that a government or business considers acceptable;

    Whereas the Board of Commissioners desires to express its opposition to so­called vaccine passports
    and to express its support for the rights of individuals and families living in a community to direct their
    own health futures.
    NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN
    DIANA, that the Board expresses its opposition to so­called vaccine passports and any other similar
    legislation that disenfranchises local citizens of the right to make their own health care choices and
    move freely within society.

    ADOPTED THE 4th DAY OF MAY 2021

    THE ST. JOSEPH COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

    ____________________________________

    Andrew T. Kostielney, President

    ____________________________________

    Deborah A. Fleming, D.M.D., Vice-President

    ____________________________________

    Derek Dieter, Member

    ATTEST:___________________________

    Michael J. Hamann
    St. Joseph County Auditor

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