HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2001-63RESOLUTION 2001-63
BEING A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE TRAGIC EVENTS AT THE
WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
WHEREAS, THE TRAGIC EVENTS OF September 11, 2001 will forever be etched in the minds of all Americans and
freedom loving people throughout the world, and,
Wlt~REAS, we struggle to find reason and meaning in the hateful taking of innocent lives, children and parents, brothers
and sisters, civilians and military, public servants and emergency personnel, and,
Wi~REAS, the destruction of the World Trade Center, the damage to the Pentagon and the airliner in Pennsylvania
struck a blow at the economic foundations of our country and the world economy, and,
WI:~REAS, the City of New York, led by Mayor Guiliani and the Police and Fire Departments of the City and
surrounding jurisdictions in New York responded with tremendous acts of compassion and courage to the immediate
dangers, and,
WI~REAS, through their actions, words and examples have united all freedom loving people in their resolve to ensure
that there will not be any other similar disasters in the future, and,
WHEREAS, their counterparts in Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania have shown similar courage, commitment and
compassion, and,
WI~REAS, citizens in our City of Columbia Heights appreciate the significance and symbolism of the historic events of
September 11, 2001 and the heroic response by the citizens of New York, the District of Columbia and the State of
Pennsylvania,
~lOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the city of Columbia Heights, on behalf of all of it's citizens, do offer
our heartfelt condolences to the thousands of people and families that lost loved ones in the September 11, 2001 terrorist
attacks, and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the city of Columbia Heights extends it's appreciation to the thousands of rescue
workers involved in the response and recovery efforts, and,
BE IT FURTI-W~R RESOLVED, that the city of Columbia Heights especially commends and thanks New York Mayor
Rudolf Guiliani for his leadership and gallantry under heartrending circumstances, thereby enabling all people throughout
the world to begin the healing process, and,
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the city of Columbia Heights urges all of it's citizens to show their respect and
support for the families and responders involved by opening their hearts and minds, offering financial and support in any
way that they possibly can so the recovery will be speeded to an early conclusion.
Adopted this 8th day of October 2001.
Offered by: Nawroc k i
Second by: Wyc~off ~
Mayor Gary'. Peterson
{ nc' ber Julienne Wyc o f
~C'~ouncil Member Robert Williams
Nawrocki'*
Aflest: Patricia Muscovitz,
Deputy City Clerk