Res 2001-53 RESOLUTION NO. 53 -2001
RESOLUTION OFFERING SYMPATHY AND SUPPORT IN
RESPONSE TO THE TRAGIC EVENTS THAT OCCURRED
ON SEPTEMBER 11,2001
WHEREAS, the tragic events of September 11, 2001, will forever be etched in the minds of all
Americans and freedom-loving people throughout the world; and
WHEREAS, we struggle to find reason and meaning in the hateful taking of innocent lives,
children and parents, brothers and sisters, civilians and military, public servants and emergency
personnel; and
WHEREAS, the destruction of the World Trade Center, the damage to the Pentagon and the
airliner crash in Pennsylvania struck a blow at the economic foundations of our country and the
world economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of New York, led by Mayor Giuliani and the Police and Fire Departments
of the City and surrounding jurisdictions in New York responded with tremendous acts of
compassion and courage to the immediate dangers; and
WHEREAS, their actions, words, and examples have united all freedom-loving people in their
resolve to ensure that there will not be any other similar disasters in the future; and
WHEREAS, their counterparts in Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania have shown similar
courage, commitment and compassion; and
WHEREAS, citizens in the City of Fridley, Minnesota, appreciate the significance and
symbolism of the historic events of September 11, 2001, and the heroic response by the citizens
of New York, the District of Columbia, and the State of Pennsylvania;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Fridley, on behalf of all of its citizens,
does hereby offer heartfelt condolences to the thousands of people and families that lost loved
ones in the September 11, 2001,terrorist attacks; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Fridley extends its appreciation to the thousands
of rescue workers involved in the response and recovery efforts; and
BE IT FUTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Fridley especially commends and thanks New
York Mayor Rudolf Giuliani for his leadership and gallantry under heart-rending circumstances,
thereby enabling all people throughout the world to begin the healing process; and
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BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the City of Fridley urges all of its citizens to show their
respect for the families and responders involved by opening their hearts and minds and offering
support in any way they possibly can so that the recovery will be speeded to an early conclusion.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FRIDLEY THIS 8m
DAY OF OCTOBER, 2001.
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Scott J. Lund, if or Ro.ert L. rnette, Councilmember-at-Large
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Steven E. Billings, C e cil J/ .er, Ward 1 Richard P. Wolfe, Co • 'ilmember, Ward 2
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Ann R. Bolkcom, Councilmember, Ward 3
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