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State of Washington
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON
In the Matter of Supporting the }
President of the United States and
Condemning the Cowardly and Deadly}
Actions ofthe Terrorists and Asking }
Jefferson County Citizens to Give Blood
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RESOLUTION NO. 76-01
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Whereas, on Tuesday, September 11,2001, the United States was suddenly and brutally attacked by foreign
terrorists, and;
Whereas, these terrorists hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers
of the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC, and a fourth into a
suburb outside of Pittsburgh, and;
Whereas, thousands ofinnocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including the
passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and
bystanders, and;
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, and;
Whereas, these horrific events have affected all Americans. It is important that we carry on with the regular
activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the American people, and the best way to
show these cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States and their counties to stand tall
and proud,
Therefore be it resolved, that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners condemns the cowardly and
deadly actions of these terrorists, and;
Be it further resolved, that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners supports the President of the
United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the
perpetrators to bring them to justice, and;
Be it still further resolved, that the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners recommends to its citizens to
support relief efforts by taking the following actions:
a. Supporting our fellow citizens by giving blood on a continuous and on-going basis at the nearest available
blood donation center, and
b. Supporting the American economy through the purchase of stocks and bonds, and
c. Supporting the principles of our American way of life, by condemning those who would strike out against
any ethic or religious group for these individual criminal acts of violence.
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URGENT REQUEST
URGENT REQUEST
September 12, 2001
Dear County Leader,
Today is a sad day in America. On behalf of the National Association of Counties,
we want to express our grief and anger over the terrorist events of yesterday, and make a
request of counties nationwide.
NACo requests that your county board consider passing a resolution condemning the
cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists; and supporting the President of the
United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional
attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice.
As your citizens ask you what they can do to assist in the aftermath of this tragedy,
the White House has recommended that giving blood could be the single most useful
action Americans can take. Blood supplies are always in need of replenishment, and
large quantities will be needed to help victims of these senseless acts. Please urge
everyone to make this important contribution.
These horrific events have affected all Americans, but it is important that we carry on
with the regular activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of
the American people, and the best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed
is for the people of the United States and their counties to stand tall and proud.
NACo salutes your leadership in this time of uncertainty, and thanks you for your
consideration of our request.
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Javier Gonzales
President
National Association of Counties
Sincerely,
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Larry E. Naake
Executive Director
National Association of Counties
Draft resolution attached