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CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON
A PROCLAMATION FOR THE CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON
COMMEMORATING THE VICTIMS OF THE RECENT TERRORISM ATTACK ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Ocean Shores, Washington, wishes to express its deepest sympathy to all those who lost family and friends in the terrorism attack on September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, the City Council, city staff and citizens of Ocean Shores, Washington, wish to offer our assistance and condolences to our nation, in light of the thousands of lives lost in this vicious attack on America; and

WHEREAS, the City Council desires to unite with all Americans who strive for freedom, justice, peace and security throughout the world; and

WHEREAS, the City Council reminds our community that America has faced many crises in the past, and as we prepare to do so again, we must join together to defend freedom;

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OCEAN SHORES, WASHINGTON, HEREBY PROCLAIMS:

The City of Ocean Shores honors the memory of the thousands of victims lost in these brutal attacks, and extends our sincere sympathy to those who lost loved ones. Further, we support the efforts of our nation's leaders to guarantee freedom, justice, peace and security for the world's citizens and communities.

The City of Ocean Shores encourages our community and our leaders to unite in support of the organizations and persons who are providing much-needed aid to victims of this deadly and vicious attack on the United States of America.

PROCLAIMED on this 24^th day of September 2001.

Peter B. Jordan, Mayor