HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-197 CCRMember Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 85 -197
RESOLUTION INVITING CITIZENS TO LIGHT PORCHLIGHTS OR
OTHER LIGHTS FROM DUSK TO DAWN ON NOVEMBER 19 AND 20, 1985
WHEREAS, the United States and the Soviet Union among all nations lead in
the development and accumulation of weapons with the ability to devastate and
possibly end human life on Earth; and
WHEREAS, the increased speed and accuracy of nuclear weapons on both sides
greatly increase the danger that nuclear war will occur; and
WHEREAS, scientific evidence suggests that the detonation of even a small
number of nuclear weapons already in existence would result in dramatic climatic
changes which likely would end human life; and
WHEREAS, President of the United States Ronald Reagan and General
Secretary of the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev share responsiblity for the
avoidance of nuclear war, the peaceful resolution of global conflict and the
instigation of joint cooperation projects; and
WHEREAS, leaders of the National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA,
the World Council of Churches and the United States Catholic Conference have called
upon citizens everywhere to light porchlights and other lights on November 19 and
20, 1985 from dusk to dawn to openly display their desire for world peace.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center that all citizens light porchlights or other lights from dusk to dawn on
November 19 and 20, 1985 while President Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev meet
in summit in order to openly express their deepest hope that President Reagan and
General Secretary Gorbachev will heed the desire of people around the world to work,
raise children, build communities and pursue a quality of life free from the threat
of war by reaching an understanding on an arms control agreement which
significantly cuts nuclear stockpiles and makes strides toward halting the arms
race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
November 4, 1985_
Date Mayor'
ATTEST:
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded
by member Rich Theis and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, Bill Hawes, and
Rich Theis;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.