HomeMy Public PortalAbout2001-58 Expressing the Village's Sincere Symphathy for the Victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001RESOLUTION NO. 2001-58
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING
THE SYMPATHY OF THE VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE
FOR THE VICTIMS, AND FAMILIES OF VICTIMS, OF THE
TERRORIST ATROCITIES OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001;
EXPRESSING THE VILLAGE'S STRONG SUPPORT FOR
PRESIDENT BUSH IN THIS TIME OF ' NATIONAL
EMERGENCY; AND OFFERING THE ASSISTANCE OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE; CALLING FOR UNITY;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, thousands of innocent Americans were victimized by
cowardly and horrific acts of terrorism in New York City, Washington D.C., and in a desolate field
in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, all Americans are affected by these tragic and terrible acts of terrorism; and
WHEREAS, Americans are already responding with the amazing courage, strength and unity
which is the hallmark of our great nation and its great people; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council of the Village of Key Biscayne, on behalf of the citizens
of the Village, desires to express the Village's deep sympathy for the victims and the victims'
families, and to express the steadfast support of the Village for the President of the United States of
America, and to offer assistance of the Village in recovery efforts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF KEY BISCAYNE, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Recitals Adopted. The recitals stated above are hereby confirmed and adopted.
Section 2. Expression of Sympathy. That the Village Council of the Village of Key
Biscayne, Florida, hereby expresses the Village's sincere sympathy for the victims and families of
victims of the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001.
Section 3. Support For President. That the Village Council expresses its strong support
for the President of the United States of America, the Honorable George W. Bush, in leading the
national effort to recover from, and respond to these cowardly acts of terrorism, and to develop and
employ a strategy and system which will operate to prevent acts of terrorism.
Section 4. Assistance. That the Village Council authorizes the Village Manager to provide
the assistance of the Village of Key Biscayne to the recovery and relief efforts resulting from this
tragedy.
Section 5. Unity. That the Village Council hereby calls upon all residents of the Village and
all Americans to stand together to bring comfort and relief to those who have been harmed, and to
bring swift and sure justice to those who have dared to attack our beloved homeland and our brave
and treasured people.
Section 6. Effective Date. That this Resolution shall be effective immediately from and
after adoption hereof.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of September , 2001.
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CONCHITA H. ALVAREZ, CMC, VILLAGE C
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGAL SUFFI
RICE D JAY WEISS, VILLAGE ATTORNEY
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MAYOR JOE I. RASCO
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