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RESOLUTION NO. Oar
(Draft 2)
RESOLUTION CONDEMNING THE BRUTAL AND DELIBERATE ACTS OF WAR
AGAINST THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND SUPPORTING PRESIDENT
BUSH IN HIS EFFORTS TO DEFEND AMERICA, PROTECT ITS CITIZENS AND
RESPOND DECISIVELY TO THOSE WHO PERPETRATED SUCH ACTS.
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the United States of America was, with
premeditation, suddenly, brutally and deliberately attacked by terrorists; and
WHEREAS, these terrorists commandeered four commercial airliners, crashing
two into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon
in Washington, D.C., and causing the fourth to crash in Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, thousands of innocent people have been killed and thousands more
injured as a direct result of these horrific attacks; and
WHEREAS, the lives and livelihoods of countless other citizens have been forever
impacted by these deliberate acts of war against this country; and
WHEREAS, these brutal attacks, the first of this century and the deadliest ever
launched against this nation and its people, specifically targeted symbols of American
strength and freedom, in a bold attempt to intimidate and weaken these cornerstones of
democracy and, thus, break the spirit of our people; and
WHEREAS, to the contrary, such attacks have clearly served to further unify and
rally our individual and collective resolve and spirit of patriotism, as demonstrated by the
heroic deeds, tireless efforts, and spiritual outpourings of millions throughout the land.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE COUNTY
OF HAWAII THAT it condemns the brutal and deliberate acts of war against the United
States of America and strongly supports President Bush in his efforts to defend America
and protect its citizens against further attacks and respond decisively to those who
perpetrated such acts by whatever means he deems appropriate.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that, on behalf of the citizens of this County and in
the true spirit of aloha, the Council offers its deepest sympathies, prayers and personal
comfort to the families, friends, and loved ones of all who perished in this great tragedy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council extends its greatest appreciation,
love, and gratitude to the brave men and women of our civilian and military public safety
organizations for their unwavering and selfless efforts to rescue the dead and injured and to
protect and comfort the living.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to
President George W. Bush, Senator Daniel K. Inouye, Senator Daniel K. Akaka,
Representative Patsy T. Mink, Representative Neil Abercrombie, Governor Benjamin
Cayetano, Mayor Harry Kim, and National Association of Counties President Javier
Gonzales.
Dated at Kona , Hawaii, this 25th day of September , 2001.
INTRODUCED BY:
CO IL CHAIR, COUNTY OF HAWAII
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COUNTY COUNCIL ROLL CALL VOTE
County of Hawai`I AYES NOES ABS EX
Hilo, Hawai`I ARAKAKI
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I hereby certify that the foregoing RESOLUTION was by ELARIONOFF X
The vote indicated to the right hereof adopted by the COUNCIL of the ]ACOBSON
County of Hawaii on September 25, 2001 X
LEITHEAD-TODD X
PISICCHIO X
ATTEST: SAFARIK X
TYLER X
YAGONG
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Reference:
COUNTY CLE CHAIRMAN & PRESIDING OFFICER RESOLUTION NO. (Draft 2 )