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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-2001-0024 It E SOL UTI 0 N NO. 24-2001 OF SOLIDARITY AND SUPPORT WHEREAS, On September 11,2001, terrorists hijacked and destroyed four passenger airplanes, causing two to crash into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and a fourth in Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, Thousands of innocent people were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers and visitors in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers and bystanders; and WHEREAS, This tragic event has caused great sadness across the country and around the world; and WHEREAS, The perpetrators of this attack drastically underestimated the will and resolve of the American people, who have drawn together and shown unshakeable spirit; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and Members of the City Council of Wheat Ridge, Colorado, do hereby extend our most heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of the victims of these ruthless and brutal attacks; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we do hereby honor those brave and selfless men and women who have responded to these tragic events with courage, determination, and skill; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That we do hereby condemn in the strongest possible terms those responsible for the September 11,2001 attack against the United States of America; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this Resolution be presented to the Mayor and City Council of New York City and to the Secretary of Defense as a token of our sympathy, support and solidarity; and that a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the President of the United States of America, the Colorado Congressional Delegation, and the Governor of the State of Colorado. (()~ Odarka . a:uLdt' 0/JJj<f'u J dIe Shaver Council Member 'l /--- / /-,/ 1 ') /' A, //1 ' 1 C/'f J// ;f(/21~) ~'rry DiTullio Council Member Council Member ~-) /V~~j ~~ Vance Edwards Council Member ATTEST: ( i jl" ',-; ,_It,(,{,L-tL:... J..-/', (.~'1"-' -" Wanda Sang, City Clerk i/" 7 , ,JJ~ /l, (</VI. C~Y'l -L-1]( Ralph Mancinelli Council Member / \j;\ C'I i / / ,(:::., {'" . ~ ---J6j iLtl. " '/L-L. u, J' G etchen Cerveny-~ 1 Mayor