HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-135 CCRMember Bob Peppe introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
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RESOLUTION NO. 2001-135
RESOLUTION EXTENDING SUPPORT AND OFFERING CONDOLENCES FOR
THE TRAGIC LOSS OF LIVES CAUSED BY THE ATTACKS ON THE WORLD
TRADE CENTER AND THE PENTAGON AND BY THE AIRPLANE CRASH IN
PENNSYLVANIA
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, hijacked airplanes slammed into the twin towers of
the World Trade Center in New York City, New York, and another into the Pentagon in Washington,
D.C., attacking our Nation with deliberate and massive cruelty; and
WHEREAS, a fourth hijacked plane crashed into a field near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,
possibly headed for another Washington target; and
WHEREAS, an estimated 6,000 people have lost their lives because of these horrific
attacks, including hundreds of rescuers who were there to help others; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of rescue workers, law enforcement officials, fire fighters,
emergency response workers, and volunteers continue to work on the rescue effort and cleanup; and
WHEREAS, the fallout of this devastating attack touched the lives of everyone in our
Nation with the skies empty of airplanes, schools closing, and many events canceled or postponed; and
WHEREAS, our entire country changed, and in the aftermath we are committed to doing
everything in our power to ensure that our City is safe and secure and to work with our national leaders to
prevent future acts of senseless violence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn
Center that we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the children, parents, spouses, families, and friends of the
victims of these devastating attacks and we salute the heroic efforts by local officials and emergency
workers in responding to these horrendous attacks.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center that a
moment of silence be observed to offer condolences for the tragic loss of lives caused by the attacks on
the World Trade Center and the Pentagon and by the airplane crash in Pennsylvania.
September 24, 2001
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Ed Nelson
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Myrna Kragness, Kay Lasman, Fd Nelson, Bob Peppe, and Tim Ricker;
and the following voted against the same: none;
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.