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a. Resolution of Condemnation for Terrorist Acts and Regret for the Resulting Loss <br />of Life <br />A motion was made by Commissioner Carey, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs to approve <br />and authorize the Chair to sign the resolution as stated below: <br />RESOLUTION OF CONDEMNATION FOR TERRORIST ACTS AND REGRET FOR THE RESULTING <br />LOSS OF LIFE <br />WHEREAS, on September 11, 2441, the United States of America was suddenly and brutally attacked, <br />presumably by foreign terrorists; and, <br />WHEREAS, these terrorists hijacked and destroyed four civilian airliners, crashing two of them into the <br />twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York, a third into the Pentagon outside <br />Washington, D.C., and a fourth into a field in southern Pennsylvania; and, <br />WHEREAS, thousands of innocent people were killed and injured as a result of these heinous attacks, <br />including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center <br />and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders; and, <br />WHEREAS, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the <br />United States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly were <br />intended to intimidate our nation and weaken its resolve; and, <br />WHEREAS, these horrific events have affected all Americans. It is important that we carry on with the <br />regular activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the <br />American People, and the best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed is for <br />the people of the United States and their counties to stand tall, proud, and unbowed. <br />The Orange County Board of Commissioners hereby Resolves: <br />That the Board of Commissioners of Orange County condemns the cowardly and deadly acts of these <br />terrorists; and, <br />That the Board of County Commissioners of Orange County supports the national government as it <br />works to defend our country against further attacks, and find the perpetrators of these horrific acts and <br />bring them to justice; and, <br />That the Board of Commissioners of Orange County recommends to its citizens to support the relief <br />efforts by giving blood at the nearest available blood donation center. <br />Let this Resolution be inscribed in the minutes of this meeting and sent to the Governor of North <br />Carolina, the Orange County legislative delegation, and the North Carolina Association of County <br />Commissioners this 18t" day of September, 2441. <br />VOTE: UNANIMOUS <br />Commissioner Jacobs spoke about how New York was an amazing place. He was born there <br />and grew up there with his family. He was also glad to leave because New York is also crowded and <br />competitive. As he has watched everything this week and the kindness of New Yorkers, he thought <br />about what it is that makes New York so different. He said that the difference was that it was the first <br />port of entry for millions of people who come to this country, as it says on the Statue of Liberty, "Yearning <br />to breathe free." He said that it was the diversity that makes New York so special. <br />