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2002/10/08 City Council Resolution (2)RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 229 A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park Commemorating OCTOBER 24, 2002 as UNITED NATIONS DAY WHEREAS, the U ,sited lVfations .vas founded in 1945, and its anniversary is observed October 24 annually; and WHEREAS, one of the principal mandates of the United Nations -- "to achieve international cooperation in solving problems of an economic, social, cultural, or humanitarian character" — remains as valid today as when those words were written into the Charter more than a half century ago; and WHEREAS, the United Nations was shocked and saddened by the tragic events of September 11; and WHEREAS, the United Nations Secretary - General, the United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Security Council immediately responded in solidarity with the United States of America by issuing statements of support and resolutions condemning the acts; and WHEREAS, the United Nations Security Council, in an unprecedented gesture of unanimity, condemned the massacres "unequivocally" and "in the strongest terms "; and WHEREAS, the United States has established a Counter - Terrorism Committee under the auspices of the Security Council, which monitors countries' compliance with Security Council Resolution 1373, and receives reports from all U.N. member- states' efforts in counter - terrorism activity; and WHEREAS, the United Nations is a key partner in the global response to terrorism; and WHEREAS, the United States must continue to work with the United Nations and its member- states in order to conduct a coordinated, multilateral effort both in apprehending terrorists worldwide and deterring other terrorist groups from violent acts; and WHEREAS, the United Nations Association of the United States of America (UNA -USA), in cooperation with other organizations, has declared "A Global Response to Terrorism: the U.N. 's Role" as its theme for the 2002 United Nations Day commemorations. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park that it officially recognizes OCTOBER 24 2002 as UNITED NATIONS DAY and supports the need for efforts on both local and international levels to promote global cooperation for a healthier world. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City will fly the UN flag during the week of October 21 -26, 2002. DULYAND REGULARLY ADOPTED this 8th day of October, . CITY OF ROHNERT PARK Mayor ATTEST: Dep Ci lerk MACKENZIE: AYE REILLY: AYE AYES: (4) VACANCY: N/A VIDAK- MARTINEZ: AYE FLORES: AYE NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0) © HALLMARK CARDS, INC.