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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 09252001 - C.77 � THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA PASSED by the following vote of the Board of Supervisors on this),i�5th day of September 2001 AYES: Supervisors Gioia, Gerber, DeSaulnier, Glover and Uilkema NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None RESOLUTION N0: 2001/428 Subject: National Disaster WHEREAS, the United States was suddenly and brutally attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001; WHEREAS, thousands of innocent Americans were killed or injured as a result of these attacks, including the passengers and crews of four civilian aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers and bystanders; WHEREAS, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever 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; WHEREAS, Contra Costa County is shocked and saddened by these cowardly acts of terrorism; WHEREAS, it is vital that the American spirit remain strong and that freedom continues to be the foundation of our country; i WHEREAS, there have been several acts of violence against innocent Americans due to stereotypes; WHEREAS, Firefighters, Police Officers, Emergency Medical Services and other first responder personnel, suffered extensive fatalities and injuries in the performance of their duties; WHEREAS, the bravery and resolve of the American people has been demonstrated by the sacrifice and courage of these rescue personnel, the steadfastness of our fellow citizens and the leadership of our President and Governor. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Contra Costa County condemns the cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County fully supports the efforts of the President of the United States and the Governor of California in this time of tragedy and in pursuit of bringing those behind these attacks to justice; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County pledges its assistance to both the federal and state governments, as needed, and urges its citizens to assist in the rescue and recovery efforts through such support as blood donations and monetary contributions; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that Contra Costa County strongly condemns acts of hatred and violence against innocent Americans based on stereotyping; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County supports efforts to increase prevention strategies against terrorist tactics; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County encourages our citizens, all \1 . Health and Social Care providers,to acknowledge and seek or provide services to adults, especially, children who may be experiencing fear and stress induced symptoms; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County is committed to not allowing terrorist acts to dampen the spirit and resolve of our County, our State and our Nation. I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown. ATTESTED: September 25. 2001 JOHN SWEETEN, Clerk of the Board Su ervisors and. ou t, Administrator By 7 Deputy RESOLUTION NO. 2001/428 i i ADDENDUM TO ITEM SDA September 18, 2001 On this day, the Board of Supervisors considered adopting the resolution 2001/428, condemning the September 11, 2001 acts of terrorism against the United States, as recommended by the California State Association of Counties and National Association of Counties. Supervisor Gioia requested to amend the resolution and added the following: WHEREAS, there have been several unfortunate acts of violence against innocent Americans due to stereotypes; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that Contra Costa County strongly condemns acts of hatred and violence against innocent Americans on the basis of stereotypes; It was further agreed that paragraph eight be amended'to delete the description "ongoing" to describe...efforts of the President of the United States and the Governor of California in this time of tragedy and in pursuit of brining those behind these attacks to justice; Supervisor Gerber also requested to amend the resolution and added the following: WHERAS, Firefighters, Police Officers, Emergency Medical Services, and other first responder personnel, suffered extensive fatalities and injuries in the performance of their duties; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County supports efforts to increase prevention strategies against terrorist tactics, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Contra Costa County encourages our citizens, all Health and Social Care providers, to acknowledge and seek or provide services for adults, especially children, who may be experiencing fear and stress induced symptoms, IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Resolution No. 2001/428, as amended, be placed on the September 25, 2001 agenda for Board consideration.