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DATE: September 18, 2001
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: Resolution in support of the President of the United States, George W. Bush, as he leads America through this time of crisis and sorrow to victory.

SUMMARY:
Overview
The brutal, cowardly attack by terrorists on our nation on Tuesday, September 11, 2001 has left us individually and corporately shocked and saddened. The incredible loss of human life is beyond comprehension. In
response to these acts, San Diego County is working closely with federal, state and local agencies, increasing security measures to protect our citizens, and their property from any future threats. Many San Diego families are grieving the loss of loved ones killed or still missing despite the ongoing brave and self-sacrificing efforts of rescue personnel and volunteers. It is vital that we maintain our National Resolve; that the American spirit remains strong; and our Republic preserved. It is in that spirit that this request is made to approve a
Resolution in support of the President of the United States, George W. Bush, as he leads America through this time of crisis and sorrow to victory.

Recommendation(s)
Chairman Bill Horn & Supervisor Dianne Jacob
1. Approve the Resolution in support of the President of the United States, George W. Bush, as he leads America through this time of crisis and sorrow.

2. Direct the CAO to prepare for the Chairman's signature, letters of support to the President of the United States and the Governor of California in their efforts to secure the safety of American citizens.

3. Direct the CAO to prepare for the Chairman's signature, letters of sympathy to the San Diego families of victims of these vicious acts.

4. Urge all San Diego cities to adopt similar Resolutions.

5. Urge all San Diegans to fly the American flag in support of our nation and in memory of the victims.

Fiscal Impact
None

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Horn
Chairman
Supervisor, 5th District

Dianne Jacob
Supervisor, 2nd District

 

RESOLUTION
(Patterned after the Joint Resolution of the 107th Congress)

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, 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, D.C.; 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 and visitors in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders; and

WHEREAS, these attacks destroyed both towers of the World Trade Center, as well as adjacent buildings, and seriously damaged the Pentagon; and

WHEREAS, these attacks were the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States and its citizens, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly were intended to intimidate our Nation and weaken its resolve:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the San Diego County Board of Supervisors *

1. condemns in the strongest possible terms the terrorists who planned and carried out the September 11, 2001 attacks against the United States, as well as their sponsors;

2. extends its deepest sympathy to the victims of these heinous and cowardly attacks, as well as to their families, friends, and loved ones;

3. is confident that the people of the United States will stand united as our Nation recovers and rebuilds in the aftermath of these tragic acts;

4. commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers, volunteers, State and local officials who have and are responding with courage, determination and skill;

5. declares that these premeditated attacks struck not only at the people of America, but also at the symbols and structures of our economic and military strength, and that the United States is entitled to respond under international law;

6. extends its thanks to those world leaders and individuals who have expressed solidarity with the United States and joins with the President and the United States Congress in asking them to stand with the United
States in the war against international terrorism;

7. urges all San Diegans to fly the American flag in support of our nation and in memory of the victims;

8. fully supports the determination of the President, in close consultation with Congress, to bring to justice and punish the perpetrators of these attacks as well as their sponsors; fully supports the President of the United States as he leads our nation in healing and victory.