HomeMy WebLinkAbout024606 RES - 10/09/2001RESOLUTION
CONDEMNING THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 ATTACK ON THE UNITED
STATES AND DECLARING THAT THE CITIZENS OF CORPUS CHRISTI
ARE UNITED AS AMERICANS IN SUPPORT OF THE LEADERSHIP OF
PRESIDENT BUSH AND CONGRESS IN THIS TIME OF CRISIS.
WHEREAS, horrific and cowardly acts of terrorism occurred in the United States
September 11, with direct impacts on our nation's cities; and
WHEREAS, the nation is shocked and saddened by those acts; and
WHEREAS, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families; and
WHEREAS, together we support whatever it takes to punish those responsible for these
heinous acts; and
WHEREAS, we have moved quickly to increase security in our cities and protect our
citizens.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI THAT:
SECTION 1. The Citizens of Corpus Christi applaud the selfless heroism of the countless
firefighters, police officers, rescue workers, members of the National Guard, other public servants,
and volunteers across the country; and
SECTION 2. We salute the leadership provided by Governor George Pataki, New York City
Mayor Rudy Giuliani, the New York State Legislature, Governor James Gilmore, District of
Columbia Mayor Anthony Williams, and other state, county, and local officials; and
SECTION 3. We urge everyone in this great country to donate blood in their community
to meet current and future emergency medical needs, and to coordinate offers of assistance with the
Federal Emergency Management Agency, as requested by New York City; and
SECTION 4. We urge an unshaken respect and tolerance for the diversity of America's
residents, demonstrating our unity and support for each other especially during these incredibly
difficult times; and
SECTION 5. We are all united as Americans behind President Bush and the Congress and
we commend their leadership and resolve in this time of crisis.
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ATTEST:
Arman~
City Secretary
APPROVED THIS THE ~ DAY OF
James R. Bray, Jr., City Attorney
Mayor, The City of Corpus Christi
2001:
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Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Corpus Christi, Texas
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The above resolution was passed by the following vote:
Samuel L. Neal, Jr.
Brent Chesney
Javier D. Colmenero
Henry Garrett
Bill Kelly
Rex A. Kinnison
John Longoria
Jesse Noyola
Mark Scott
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