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A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, commemorating and
honoring the victims of the terrorist attacks on the
United States of America, which occurred on September
11,2001.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian
aircraft, crashing two of them into the twin towers of the World Trade Center, one into
the Pentagon, and the fourth outside of Pittsburgh, killing or injuring thousands of
innocent men, women, and children; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kent wishes to express its
deepest sympathy to all those who lost family and friends in these terrorist attacks; and
WHEREAS, while these incomprehensible acts have affected each and
every American, we must carry on with the regular activities of our lives so as to show
those responsible for this tragedy that they have only strengthened the spirit of the
American people; and
WHEREAS, the City Council reminds our community that America
has faced many crises in the past, and as we prepare to do so again, we must unite to
defend freedom; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Commemorating the Victims of the
September 11, 2001 Terrorist Attacks on the U.S.A.
SECTION 1. Memorialize. To honor the memory of the thousands of
victims lost in the brutal terrorism attacks on September 11, 2001, to comfort those
who lost loved ones, and to support the efforts of our nation's leaders to guarantee
freedom, justice, peace and security for the world's citizens and communities.
SECTION 2. Support. To encourage our community and its leaders to
unite in the support of the organizations and persons who are providing the much
needed aid to the victims of this deadly and evil attack on the United States of
America.
This resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its
passage.
PASS ED at a regular open public meeting by the City Council of the City
ofKent, Washington, this c;)__,J) day of October, 2001.
CONCURRED in by the Mayor of the City of Kent this ~day of
October, 2001.
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ATTEST:
BRENDAJACOBER, TYCLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of Resolu~ No.
I loo g' passed by the City Council of the City of Kent, Washington, the c::L day
of October, 2001.
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