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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001/09/13 RESOLUTION WHEREAS ON SEPT 11, 2001 THE US WAS SUDDENLY & BARUTALLY ATTACKED BY FOREIGHN TERRORISTSNORTH CAROLINA, RESOLUTION HARNETT COUNTY. WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the United States was suddenly and brutally attacked by foreign terrorists; and WHEREAS, these terrorists hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York, and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC; and WHEREAS, thousands of innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders; and WHEREAS, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Harnett County Board of Commissioners condemns these cowardly and deadly acts and does hereby express its support of our President and the leaders of our nation as they work to find the perpetrators and bring them to justice; and BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board does hereby request that the citizens of Harnett County observe a week of prayer in remembrance of those lost and in support of the family members they leave behind. In addition, the Board would request that our prayers include the injured and their families, our nation's leaders, our public servants involved in the rescue and recovery efforts, and the military personnel who will be called upon to bring to justice those involved in these attacks. Adopted this 13 °i day of September, 2001. HARNETT eatrice B. Hin, Vitr-Chairman Walt Titchener COMMISSIONERS 'eddy. J M}V ChWirma Dan B. Andrews r Tim McNeill fir. sii7 To: 19108142662 Neil Emory URGENT REQUEST September 12, 2001 Dear County Leader: 1 of 2 N A V O Nd�NM�l4 Il. f/O. :MNf�95 URGENT REQUEST Today is a sad day in America. On behalf of the National Association of Counties, we want to express our grief and anger over the terrorist events of yesterday, and make a request of counties nationwide. NACo requests that your county board consider passing a resolution condemning the cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists; and supporting the President of the United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice. As your citizens ask you what they can do to assist in the aftermath of this tragedy, the White House has recommended that giving blood could be the single most useful action Americans can take. Blood supplies are always in need of replenishment, and large quantities will be needed to help victims of these senseless acts. Please urge everyone to make this important contribution. These horrific events have affected all Americans, but it is important that we cant' on with the regular activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the American people, and the best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States and their counties to stand tall and proud. NACo salutes your leadership in this time of uncertainty, and thanks you for your considerafion of our request. Javier Gonzales President National Association of Counties Draft resolution attached Sincerely, Lam' F. Naake Executive Director National Association of Counties Draft County Resolution Whereas, on September 11, 2001, was suddenly and brutally attacked by foreign terrorists, and; Whereas, these terrorists hijacked and destroyed lbur civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC, and; Whereas, thousands of innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft. workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders, and; Whereas, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the I ]sited States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken its resolve. and; Whereas, these horrific events have affected all .Americans. It is important that we carry on with the regular activities of our lives, Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the American people, and the best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States and their counties to stand tall and proud, Therefore be it resolved, that the governing board of County (Parish, Borough) condemns the cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists. and; Be it further resolved, that the governing board of Count}- (Parish, Borough) supports the President of the United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice, and, Be It still further resolved, that the governing board of County tParish, Borough) recommends to its citizens to support relief efforts by giving blood at the nearest available blood donation center.