HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Monetary support in response to September 11 terrorist attack RESOLUTION NO. 01-425
RESOLUTION APPROVING MONETARY SUPPORT
TO NEW YORK CITY,NY; WASHINGTON,DC; AND
SUMMERSET COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA,IN
RESPONSE TO THE TERRORIST ATTACK
OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001,
FOR THE CITY OF AMES, IOWA
WHEREAS, on the 11 th day of September,2001,a horrific, stunning terrorist attack occurred;
and,
WHEREAS, thousands of Americans, including husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, police
officers, and fire fighters perished in this attack; and,
WHEREAS, we, as American citizens and community leaders, pledge our commitment and
support to the decisions deemed most appropriate by our federal government in response to the terrorist
attack; and,
WHEREAS,we extend our deepest and most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families
and communities; and,
WHEREAS,the Iowa League of Cities has passed a Resolution suggesting that all cities in Iowa
pledge $1/citizen in financial support to New York City; Washington, DC; and Summerset County,
Pennsylvania.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa, that
financial support in the amount of$50,731, representing$1/citizen, is hereby approved to be pledged
to assist New York City,NY; Washington, DC; and Summerset County, Pennsylvania, following the
terrorist attack that occurred on September 11, 2001, contingent upon the State of Iowa's 15 most-
populated cities pledging the same type of monetary support.
ADOPTED THIS 18th day of September, 2001.
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Diane R.Voss,City Clerk Ted Tedesco,Mayor
Introduced by: Goodhue
Seconded by: Cross
Voting aye: Campbell, Cross, Goodhue, Hoffman, Quirmbach, Wirth
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 18th day of September, 2001.