Exh 2AAGENDA ITEM #2A
SEPTEMBER 9, 2002 I!
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CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH
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PROCLAMATION
~, "A DA Y TO REMEMBER "
~^^ WHEREAS, the unprovoked attacks of September 11, 2001, upon America by foreign terrorists have
thrust the United States, and other countries, into a war it never envisioned, militarily or diplomatically; and
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~~-, WHEREAS; the challenges facing all the. civilized people of the world as they relate to the war on
terrorism will not end until those fanatics responsible are eliminated or brought to justice; and.
WHEREAS, America is fully committed through Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Noble
Eagle to ensure that our freedoms remain unfettered and sovereign for all generations, now and forever; and
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WHEREAS, world opinion needs to remain focused upon the eradication of these inhuman acts
~' perpetrated around the globe; and
WHEREAS,.one way to accomplish this is to NEVER FORGET that those innocent victims did not die
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WHEREAS, America can fight back by reminding the world that the deaths of these people will be
*^*+ remembered and they will be forever loved; and
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WHEREAS, a noble and appropriate way, to accomplish this is through the annual celebration of their
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'' ° WHEREAS, this commemoration should beheld each September 11 throughout the land to include:
• The promotion of global peace and goodwill
• "" The demonstration of America's resolve and perseverance to win the war on terrorism
• The advancement of responsible citizenship
~ The encouragement of patriotism and love of country; and
~ ' • The poignant remembrance of those innocent victims who died on September 11, as heroes, one
and all.
NOW THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Atlantic Beach, I am issuing this proclamation to
memorialize those men,. women, and children who lost their lives;
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AND FURTHER, this Proclamation shall be publicized for all to see and know that the citizens of
Atlantic Beach remember with eternal respect those whose lives were suddenly, without cause, and pointlessly
~*'+ taken from them on September 11, 2001.
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MAY THEY FOREVER REST IN PEACE AND ABIDE IN-OUR MEMORIES
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereto set my hand and
k caused the official seal of the City of Atlantic Beach to be
~„~ affixed this day of , 2002
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~, JOHNS. MESERVE
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