2001/09/13 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
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Walt Titchener
COMMISSIONERS
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Dan B. Andrews
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Tim McNeill
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To: 19108142662 Neil Emory
URGENT REQUEST
September 12, 2001
Dear County Leader:
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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.