HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2002-127 - Day of Remembrance RESOLUTION NO. 2002- /•Z 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING
HONORING THE VICTIMS AND HEROES OF THE 9/11 TRAGEDY
AND PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002, A
"DAY OF REMEMBRANCE"
WHEREAS,in an unprovoked and senseless act of terrorism,four civilian aircraft were hijacked on September 11,
2001,and crashed into the Twin Towers in New York City,a field in Pennsylvania and the Pentagon in Washington D.C.;
and
WHEREAS,thousands of innocent people of all nationalities were killed or injured as a result of these horrific acts;
and
WHEREAS, while we, as a free nation, continue to recover from the unspeakable loss of so many fellow
Americans,the indomitable spirit of our Country,these United States,has been revitalized and given way to countless
expressions of heroism and patriotism; and
WHEREAS,the threat of terrorism,destruction and senseless violence must be challenged wherever it is found and
banished for any free society to exist; and
WHEREAS,in recognition of all those who perished in the terrorist attacks,President of the United States George
W. Bush has designated September 11`h as Patriot Day to mourn,reflect and rededicate ourselves to ending terrorism; and
WHEREAS,in accordance with the President's proclamation of Patriot Day, the flags at all City buildings shall
be flown at half-mast on September 11`h
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Redding hereby designates
September 11,2002,as a"Day of Remembrance"and,in commemoration of the anniversary of our Nation's deep sorrow,
invites the community to gather at a one-hour Remembrance Ceremony on September 11,2002,at 7:00 p.m.at the City Hall
Plaza.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Redding urges all citizens to:
"REMEMBER, HONOR, NEVER FORGET "
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced,read and adopted at a regular meeting of the
City Council on the 3`d day of September, 2002, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Cibula, McGeorge, Pohlmeyer and Stegall
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Kight
PAT KIGHT, OR
FORM APPROVED: ATTEST:
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David E. Tranberg, Acting Cityetito y Connie Strohmayer, City;