HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2001.09.20 - 26642Miscellaneous Resolution #101238
BY: Frank H. Millard, Jr., Chaiiperson, Oakland County Board of Commissioners
RE: Board of Commissioners - Condemnation of the Attack on America
TO: Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, our country was deeply shaken by horrific attacks
inflicted by terrorists, who hijacked and destroyed four civilian airliners, crashing two of them
into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon outside of
Washington, D. C, and a fourth which crashed in Pennsylvania before reaching its intended
target; and
WHEREAS, the sudden and unprovoked attacks on our civilian population have
resulted in the deaths and injury of thousands of our citizens, whose only offense was to rise that
fateful day and go to their jobs, unaware of the evil forces which were in motion that morning;
and
WHEREAS, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched
against the United States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly
were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken the resolve of the American people; and
WHEREAS, these horrendous events haveaffected the lives of all Americans and people
around the world It is imperative during this time of trial and tribulation that we not allow the
cowardly acts of these terrorists to break the spirit of the American people or alter our historic
commitment to freedom and democracy; and
WHEREAS, though religious and cultural traditions within our nation may differ,
Americans share core values characterized by a respect for the dignity and worth of all people,
appreciation and tolerance of diversity and a compassionate pursuit of community. Let us face
our adversaries, holding fast to these values.
NOW THEREFORE HI Ii RESOLVED i111 I the membership of the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners, by unanimous resolution, do hereby extend our heartfelt
condolences to the families and friends of those injured or killed during the tragic events of
September 111h.
BE IT FURTHER RI 1/4 ,t )1 t'LD that although we may never fully grasp the
devastation and overwhelming sense of loss that has occurred, we continue to pray for everyone
affected by this tragedy and offer our strength and support.
BE IT FURTHER RES( f. VET) that we join the nation in honoring the memory and
heroic efforts of those members of the police and fire departments of the City of New York, as
well as, other civilian rescuers, who in the finest tradition of their service selflessly gave their lives
so others may live.
BE IT FURTHER REM)! VI .1) that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
condemns these terrorist attacks and the hatred and disregard for life and law implicit in them.
John P. Garfield
Commissioner, District #9
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'eorge WI Suarez
Commissioner, District #24
BE IT FURTHER RI:,sf )1 1, T1) that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
supports the President of the United States, and as he works with the national security team to
defend against additional attacks and find the perpetrators, so that they may be brought to justice,
we urge our President to act with sober restraint, choosing justice over rapid vengeance.
BE IT FURTHER RIM )1 I) that the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
strongly urges its employees and citizens to join in supporting relief efforts by generously giving
blood during the Oakland County Emergency Blood Drive on September 25 and 26, or at the
nearest available blood donation center.
On behalf of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners,
we nujie the siikrfifffjn of the foregoing resolution.
H. Millard, Jr., Chairperin os, Vice
lliam R Patterson
Commissioner, District #1
David N. Galloway
Commissioner, District #2
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Brenda A. Causey -Mitchell
Commissioner, District #6
Lawrence A. Obrecht
Covmissioner, District #3
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Sue Ann Douglas
CLnimissioneNDistrict #8
Commissioner, District #12
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ck Moss
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William Brian
Cgaidkyioner, District # 10
Thomas A. Law
caimmitssioner, LArkict #13
Charles E. Palmer
('oninii4eorier, District
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sioner, 1# 11
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David B. Buckley
ommissioner, District 111 71
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Crawford
ssioner, District 1117
Tint W. Melton
Commissioner, District #7
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Terry L S'evEr
Commissioner, District #
Vincent Gregory f
Commissioner, Diprict #20
'ric Coleman
Commissioner, District #21
Peer H. Webster
Commissioner, District #22
Michelle Frialhan Appel
Commissioner, District #23
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Rue! E. McPherson
Commissioner, District #25
Resolution #01238 September 20, 2001
Moved by Millard supported by Amos the resolution be adopted.
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford,
Dingeldey, Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard,
Moffitt, Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos.
(25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolution was adopted.
DOES Ui ag4 h‘L. ry ;71 FiNqT. A t; LIALO6UilitifALlivr,
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 20, 2001 with the original
record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the
County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 20;* day6f September, 2001.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk