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In the Matter of RESOLUTION NO.2002/512
REMEMBERING THE ONE-YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE TRAGIC TERRORISTATTACKS ON
SEPTEMBER 11,2001 AND HONORING THOSE WHO COURAGEOUSLY SERVED AND GAVE THEIR
LIVES SAVING OTHERS DURING THIS HORRIFIC EVENT."
Whereas,on September 11,2001,a terrorist attack was committed on the United States of America at the
World Trade Center in New York City,the Pentagon Building in Washington,D.C.,'and in rural
Pennsylvania;and
Whereas,hundreds of public safety officers,including fire fighters,police officers,and paramedics,as well as
ordinary citizens lost their lives trying to save others;and
Whereas,the attack.on September 11,2001,was historically the worst act of terrorism committed on U.S. soil;
and
Whereas,the lives lost affected citizens throughout the nation including Contra Costa County;and
Whereas,Contra Costa County continues to appeal to its county staff and citizens to help in relief efforts by
donating privately through the County Charity Campaign;and `
Whereas,the effects of the terrorist attacks will be felt for many years;and
Whereas,Contra Costa County supports President Bush's proclamation marking the one-year anniversary of
9-11
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County proclaims'
September 11,2002as"Patriot Day in Contra Costa County" in honor and remember the countless individuals
who served and sacrificed their'.lives saving others,and directs that all County flags be flown at half-mast on
September 11,2002;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the citizens of Contra Costa County are requested to observe a moment of
silence on Patriot Day in remembrance of those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the
United States that occurred on 9-11.
PASSED by unanimous vote of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors on this
10th da of September,2002
JOHN GIOIA
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Chair
District I Supervisor
AYLE i ILKEMA DONNA E BER
District II Supervisor District III upervisor
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MARK DeSAULNIER FE15ERAL D. GLOVER
District IV Supervisor District V Supervisor
Witness my hand and the Seal of the
Board of Supervisors affixed this
1001 Day of September,2002'
John Sweeten,Clerk of the Board of
Supervisors and County
Admin' ator i.
` By "
Introduced by Supervisor John Gioia 'Deputy-