CC RESOLUTION 4222RESOLUTION NO. 4222
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA
EXPRESSING OUTRAGE AND SORROW REGARDING THE
TERRORIST ATTACKS ON THE UNITED STATES ON
SEPTEMBER 119 20019 AND ENCOURAGING EVERY CITIZEN
OF EL SEGUNDO TO COME TOGETHER TO SUPPORT THE
DETERMINATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked and destroyed four commercial
aircraft, crashing two of them into the World Trade Center in New York City, crashing
another into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and the fourth into the Pennsylvania
countryside; and
WHEREAS, thousands of innocent people were killed and injured as a result of those
attacks; and
WHEREAS, the El Segundo City Council, for and on behalf of the People of El Segundo,
California, extend deepest condolences to the victims of these heinous and cowardly
attacks, as well as to their families, friends, and loved ones; and
WHEREAS, the El Segundo City Council, for and on behalf of the People of El Segundo,
California, commend the heroic actions of the rescue workers, volunteers, and State and
local officials who responded to these tragic events with courage, determination, and
skill.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE THAT:
(1) every citizen of El Segundo join together to defend and honor the Nation and its
symbols of strength;
(2) for thirty days from the date of this resolution, our community and its citizens are
encouraged to display the flag of the United States, at homes, places of work and
business, public buildings, and places of worship to remember those individuals
who have been lost and to show the solidarity, resolve and strength of the Nation;
(3) every citizen of El Segundo heed the words of President-Bush and be ever vigilant
for any terrorists acts that might be perpetrated against our community, the Nation
and its citizenry;
(4) our city government be cognizant to threats of terrorism and encourage all
businesses and residents to assess their own situation as to levels of exposure they
may have to terrorism and assist as needed to address any needs in response to
those threats;
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(5) we support the determination of the President, Congress, our national leadership
and the sons and daughters of our country who will soon be going in harm's way
in the United States Military, as they develop and implement the plans and
policies to respond to those acts that will bring justice and punish the perpetrators
of these attacks as well as their sponsors;
(6) we call on citizens everywhere in El Segundo and across the United States to
come together, regardless of race, creed, ethnic origin or religious belief to
support and defend the freedom and rights we all enjoy as Americans and that are
now under attack;
(7) we exhibit tolerance and refrain from discrimination or violence against our
fellow Arab American or Muslim citizens who join us in defense of our liberties,
firm in the knowledge that these acts were perpetrated by terrorists and criminals;
and
(8) when this Council adjourns tonight, it stands adjourned out of respect to the
victims of the terrorist attacks.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 18th day of September, 2001.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mark D. Hensley, City Attorney
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO
4ayor Mike Gordon
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ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS
CITY OF EL SEGUNDO )
I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five; that the
foregoing Resolution No. 4222 was duly passed and adopted by said City Council,
approved and signed by the Mayor of said City, and attested to by the City Clerk of said
City, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of September 2001,
and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Gordon, Jacobs, Gaines, McDowell, Wernick
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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Cindy Moiiesen, City Clerk
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