Proclamation - Remember 9-11
. PROCLAMATION
ALWAYS REMEMBER 9-11 DAY
WHEREAS, in an unprovoked and senseless act ofterrorism, four civilian aircraft were
hijacked on September 11, 2001, and crashed in New York City, Pennsylvania, and the
Pentagon; and
WHEREAS, innocent U.S. citizens of all heritages as well as visiting citizens of foreign
nations were killed and injured as a result of these horrific acts; and
WHEREAS, while we as a Union still continue to recover from the unspeakable loss of
so many innocent lives, the indomitable spirit of the United States has been revitalized and given
way to numerous expressions of heroism and patriotism; and
WHEREAS, the threat of terrorism, destruction and senseless violence must be banished
for any free society to exist; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hopkins shares in the grief and will commemorate the one~year
anniversary of the September 11 tragedies.
. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Hopkins, that we extend our
deepest condolences to the innocent victims of these unprovoked actions by terrorists, as well as
to their families and their friends; and be it further
RESOL VED, that we salute the heroism of public safety and rescue workers, volunteers,
local officials, and those who responded to these tragic events with courage, selfless compassion,
determination, and skill; and be it further
RESOLVED, that we dedicate September 11, 2002, ALWAYS REMEMBER 9-11
DAY, a day to mourn, reflect, and rededicate ourselves to ending terrorism in commemoration of
the mmiversary of the terrorist attacks; and be it further
RESOL VED. that we encourage all our citizens to honor the victims of September 11 by
reaffirn1ing their commitment to sustaining our newfound patriotism through volunteerism,
community involvement, and service; and be it further
RESOL YED, that we as citizens dedicate our time, talents, and energy to lift one another
up and foster a new level of understanding and awareness. Let us honor the memory of all those
who died by being of service to one another and by building the "stronger, more perfect union"
our founding fathers called for.
. Eugene 1. Maxwell, Mayor
CITY OF HOPKINS
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