HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-09-09-Resolutions 02-125_Sept 11 Day of MourningTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 02-125
APPROVING SEPTEMBER 11,2002 AS A DAY OF
REFLECTION,MOURNING AND THANKSGIVING
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,September 11,2002 will be the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on
the twin towers of the World Trade Center,the Pentagon and the loss of United Flight 93;
AND,
WHEREAS,the anniversary of tragedy is also an anniversary of triumph -courage over
cowardice,kindness over cruelty,service over selfishness,responsibility over
indifference,love over hate,hope over fear,and freedom over repression;AND,
WHEREAS,we should demonstrate our respect for the victims of this terrible day by
commemorating the lives lost and damaged,but we should also honor and celebrate the
countless acts of courage,compassion,loyalty,responsibility and other qualities that
represent the best in human nature and the American spirit.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council in
session this 9'h day of September 2002 that it hereby proclaims September 11,2002 as a
day of reflection and mourning for lives lost,families bereaved and a nation now more
vulnerable than ever before and also a day ofthanksgiving for the courage and
compassion of a nation and for the indomitable spirit of the American people.
Attest:
ark J.Arentse,ity Administrator/Clerk
ROLL CALL VOTE
Nicholas C.Gruber
Donald L.Bailey,Jr.
Bill Peard
Mike Watts
Wayne Johnson
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