GEAUGA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
 
RESOLUTION

Resolution No.:  01-128

SUPPORT OF AMERICAN FREEDOM

WHEREAS,  on September 11, 2001, the United States was suddenly and brutally attacked by foreign terrorists, and;
WHEREAS,  these terrorists hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC, and;
WHEREAS,  thousands of innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders, and;
WHEREAS,  these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks even launched against the United States, and, by  targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken its resolve, and;
WHEREAS,   
these horrific events have affected all Americans.  It is important that we carry on with the regular activities of our lives.  Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the American people, and the best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States and their countries to stand tall and proud,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Geauga County Board of Commissioners condemns the cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists, and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Geauga County Board of Commissioners supports the President of the United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice, and;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Geauga County Board of Commissioners recommends to its citizens to support relief efforts by giving blood at the nearest available blood donation center.

American Flag GEAUGA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Jan Novak

Neil C. Hofstetter

Wm. M. Repke