CC - Item III.B - City Of Rosemead Expressing Our Community's Utmost Sorrow Toward Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks97
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS
ROSEMEAD CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BILL CR 41 CITY MANAGER
DATE: SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
RE: RESOLUTION NO. 2002 -41 - A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, CALIFORNIA EXPRESSING
OUR COMMUNITY'S UTMOST SORROW TOWARD THE SEPTEMBER
I I TERRORIST ATTACKS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 11, 2002, AS "ALWAYS REMEMBER
9 -11 DAY"
This resolution is being brought to you out of respect for the victims of the September
11 °i terrorist attacks. This resolution is fashioned after a model developed by the
National League of Cities and is intended to honor the memory of the many victims of
September 11, 2001, and lend condolence to their families and friends. Cities across the
country have been encouraged by the NLC to adopt this resolution.
The primary purpose of this resolution is to proclaim September 11, 2002, as "Always
Remember 9 -11 Day."
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve Resolution No. 2002 -41.
COUM.CI4 AGENDA
S E P 10 2002
ITEM W. - ^ A .
RESOLUTION NO. 200241
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA, EXPRESSING OUR COMMUNITY'S UTMOST SORROW
TOWARD THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF THE SEPTEMBER l I TERRORIST
ATTACKS, AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND PROCLAIMING
SEPTEMBER 11,2002, AS "ALWAYS REMEMBER 9 -11 DAY"
WHEREAS, in an unprovoked and senseless act of terrorism, four civilian aircraft were hijacked on September
11, 2001, and crashed in New York City, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon: and
WHEREAS, innocent U.S. citizens of all heritages as well as visiting citizens of foreign nations were killed and
injured as a result of these horrific acts; and
WHEREAS, while we as a Union still continue to recover from the unspeakable loss of so many innocent lives,
the indomitable spirit of the United States has been revitalized and given way to numerous expressions of
heroism and patriotism; and
WHEREAS, the threat of terrorism, destruction and senseless violence must be banished for any free society to
exist; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemead shares in the grief and will commemorate the one -year anniversary of the
September 11` tragedies.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Rosemead, hereby extends our deepest condolences
to the innocent victims of these unprovoked actions by terrorists, as well as to their families and friends, and we
salute the heroism of public safety and rescue workers, volunteers, local officials, and those who responded to
these tragic events with courage, selfless compassion, determination and skill; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we dedicate September 11, 2002, as "ALWAYS REMEMBER 9 -11 DAY" a day to mourn,
reflect and rededicate ourselves to ending terrorism in commemoration of the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 10` day of September, 2002.
ATTEST:
MAYOR
CITY CLERK