SEPTEMBER 11th RESOLUTION

 

   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 Town of Smyrna shares in the grief and will commemorate the one-year anniversary of the September 11 tragedies;

 

                                    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE

TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF SMYRNA, TENNESSEE, that we extend our deepest condolences to the innocent victims of these unprovoked actions by terrorists, as well as to their families and their friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, that 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, 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; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we encourage all our citizens to honor the victims of September 11 by reaffirming their commitment to sustaining our newfound patriotism through volunteerism, community involvement, and service; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we as citizens dedicate our time, talents, and energy to lift one another up and foster a new level of understanding and awareness.  Let us honor the memory of all those who died by being of service to one another and by building the “stronger, more perfect union” our founding fathers called for.

                                    RESOLVED this 10th day of September 2002.

 

                                    TOWN OF SMYRNA, TENNESSEE

                                                Bob Spivey, Mayor                            

Attest:                         
Herbert N. Meece,
Town Clerk           

 

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