We, the undersigned, respectfully urge the council to support the passage of a resolution renaming the corner of 44th Street and 2nd Avenue as Otto Warmbier Way.

Otto Warmbier was a young American student who was imprisoned in North Korea for over a year and died shortly after his release. His tragic case drew international attention and highlighted the dangers of traveling to countries with oppressive regimes as well as the human rights violations committed by the Kim family regime against foreign nationals as well as citizens of North Korea.

Naming this street corner after Otto Warmbier would honor his memory and serve as a reminder of the need for justice and accountability in cases of human rights abuses. It would also raise awareness and encourage the international community to take action to promote human rights and hold those who violate them accountable.

We believe that renaming the corner of 44th Street and 2nd Avenue as Otto Warmbier Way would be a fitting tribute to a young man who suffered greatly at the hands of a brutal regime. We respectfully urge the council to support this important resolution.