HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamation 02- Always Remember 9-11 Day September 11 2002
PROCLAMATION
ALWAYS REMEMBER 9-11 DAY
September 11, 2002
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WHEREAS, in an unprovoked and senseless act of terrorism, four civilian aircraft were
hijacked on September 11,2001, and crashed in New York City, Pennsylvania
and the Pentagon; and
WHEREAS, innocent U.S. citizens of all heritages as well as visiting citizens of foreign
nations were killed or injured as a result of these horrific acts; and
WHEREAS, while we as a Union still continue to recover from the undeakable loss of
so many innocent lives, the indomitable spirit of the Unite States has been
revitalized and given way to numerous expressions of heroism and
patriotism; and
WHEREAS, the threat of terrorism, destruction and senseless violence must be banished
for any free society to exist; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bozeman shares in the grief and will commemorate the one-year
anniversary of the September 11 tragedies.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Steven R. Kirchhoff, Mayor of the City of Bozeman, do hereby
proclaim September 11, 2002 as
"ALWAYS REMEMBER 9-11 DAY"
in the City of Bozeman, a day to mourn, reflect, and rededicate ourselves to ending
terrorism in commemoration of the anniversary of the terrorist attacks.
We extend our deepest condolences to the innocent victims of these unprovoked
actions by terrorists, as well as to their families and friends.
Further, we salute the heroism of public safety and rescue workers, volunteers,
local officials, and those who resITnded to these tragic events with courage, selfless
compassion, determination, and s "II.
Further, we encourage the citizens of Bozeman to honor the victims of September
11 by reaffirming their commitment to sustaining our newfound patriotism through
volunteerism, community involvement, and service.
Further, we as citizens dedicate our time, talents, and energy to lift one another uft
and foster a new level of understanding and awareness. Let us honor the memory of a I
those who died by being of service to one another and by building the "stronger, more
perfect union" our founding fathers called for.
SEAL IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of
Bozeman, in the State of Montana, to be affixed at
Bozeman, Montana, this 9th day of September in
the year of our Lord Two Thousand and Two.
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Mayor