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Home My WebLink About2001-099 • RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 099 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, CONDEMNING THE TERRORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, ON THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; PLEDGING INDIAN RIVER COUNTY'S SUPPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT IN RESPONDING TO THE TERRORIST ATTACKS; WISHING A SPEEDY RECOVERY TO THE SURVIVORS OF THE ATTACKS AND CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND LOVED ONES OF THE VICTIMS AND RESCUE WORKERS WHO DID NOT SURVIVE THE ATTACKS AND THEIR AFTERMATH; URGING THE CITIZENS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY TO COOPERATE IN AIDING THE VICTIMS OF THE TERRORIST ATTACKS BY DONATING BLOOD; EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH NEW YORK CITY AND NEW YORK COUNTY, NEW YORK, ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA, AND SOMERSET COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA; DECLARING SEPTEMBER 19, 2001, NEW YORK CITY AND NEW YORK COUNTY DAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2001, ARLINGTON COUNTY, VIRGINIA, DAY, AND SEPTEMBER 21, 2001, SOMERSET COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, DAY, IN INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA; AND DIRECTING THE CLERK TO THE BOARD TO MAIL CERTIFIED COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE GOVERNING BOARDS OF NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK COUNTY, ARLINGTON COUNTY, AND SOMERSET COUNTY. WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the United States of America was shaken by terrorist attacks of unprecedented shocking, horrific, and devastating magnitude; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, 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 in Arlington County, Virginia, and a fourth in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; and WHEREAS, President George W. Bush has characterized the attacks as "a series of despicable acts of war"; and WHEREAS, by urgent request, the National Association of Counties urges counties to adopt resolutions "condemning the cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists; and supporting the President of the United States, as he works with his Page 1 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 099 national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice"; NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, as follows: 1. The Board of County Commissioners condemns the horrific, shocking, cowardly, monstrous, deadly terrorist attacks committed on September 11, 2001, against the people of the United States and against humanity. 2. The Board of County Commissioners pledges its support of the President of the United States and other branches of government in responding forcefully to the terrorist attacks. 3. The Board of County Commissioners extends its wishes for speedy recovery to the survivors of the attacks and deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of victims and rescue workers who did not survive the attacks and their aftermath. 4. The Board of County Commissioners urges the citizens of Indian River County to aid the survivors of the terrorist attacks by donating blood at the nearest available blood donation center. 5. The Board of County Commissioners expresses solidarity with New York City and New York County, Arlington County, Virginia, and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. 6. September 19, 2001, shall be known, designated, and set aside, as New York City and New York County Day, in Indian River County, Florida, in honor and in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks and to salute rescue workers who risk their own lives and safety to aid others. Page 2 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 099 7. September 20, 2001, shall be known, designated, and set aside, as Arlington County, Virginia, Day, in Indian River County, Florida, in honor and in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks and to salute rescue workers who risk their own lives and safety to aid others. 8. September 21, 2001, shall be known, designated, and set aside, as Somerset County, Pennsylvania, Day, in Indian River County, Florida, in honor and in memory of the victims of the terrorist attacks and to salute rescue workers who risk their own lives and safety to aid others. 9. The Board of County Commissioners directs the Clerk to the Board to mail a certified copy of this resolution via certified mail to the National Association of Counties, and to each of the governing boards of New York City and New York County, New York, Arlington County, Virginia, and Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner Adams and the motion was seconded by Commissioner Gi nn and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows: Chairman Caroline D. Ginn AVP Vice Chairman Ruth Stanbridge Ave Commissioner John W. Tippin Aye Commissioner Kenneth R. Macht Aye Commissioner Fran B. Adams Ave Page 3 of 4 RESOLUTION NO. 2001- 099 The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 18th day of September, 2001. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA y By �GscG Attest':' J.KIBarton, Clerk Caroline D. Ginn, Chai an Deputy Clerk Indian River Co. Approved Date Admin. Ct . Attorneyf Budget Dept. Risk Mgt. Page 4 of 4 ��vER c JEFFREY K. BARTON Clerk to the Board z '� 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 FOR/0�' Telephone:(561)567-8000 Ext.432 or 436 September 20, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Hon. Jay Fisette Chairman, Arlington County Board of Commissioners 2100 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 300 Arlington, Virginia 22201-5445 Re: Indian River County Resolution 2001-099 Condemning the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Dear Mr. Fisette: Enclosed herewith please find a certified copy of the captioned resolution expressing the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners' condemnation of the terrorist activities of September 11, 2001. I would like, as well, to offer the heartfelt thanks of the Clerks' Office for the many rescue workers and volunteers and to express our condolences to the survivors and victims. Please be assured that we stand ready to as ' , . • Please Print Clearly) B• Date of Delivery Sincerely, • • A. Received by( complete items 1,2,and 3. Also complete ■ Comp is desired. � `� ,0 agent item 4 if Restricted Delivery C signature 4 ;Addressee ■ print your name and address on the reverse 1 so that we can return the card to you• V� a ■ s. Attach this card is to a pe t the mailpiece, D Is delivery ad elf ry dress b G or on the front if p s,enter, 13 � , J. K. BARYON 1• Article Addressed to: VX Clerk of Courts a `` Enclosure Hon Jay Fisette,Chmn• 3. Servide Type se M 111 Bd pf Comm. Certified Mail E3 Receipt for Merchandise Arlington County Registered Suite 300 ❑ g ❑C.O.D. 2100 Clarendon Blvd, L3 insured Mail �Yes Arlington, Virginia 22201-5445 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) service label) 7 i i �. j02595-00-M-1152 J , 2. Article NumbIF er(Copy from i ; l� Domestic Return Receipt PS Form 3811 July 1999 JEFFREY K. BARTON z �a Clerk to the Board •` 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 F�ORIO� Telephone:(561)567-8000 Ext.432 or 436 September 20, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED C. Virginia Fields, Burrough President Burrough of Manhattan New York County One Centre Street, 19" Floor South New York,New York 10007 Re: Indian River County Resolution 2001-099 Condemning the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Dear Ms. Fields: Enclosed herewith please find a certified copy of the captioned resolution expressing the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners' condemnation of the terrorist activities of September 11, 2001. I would like, as well,to offer the heartfelt thanks of the Clerks' Office for the many rescue workers and volunteer w .. Please be assured t A. Received by(Please Print Clearly) B. Date of elivery ■ complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete (O item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. Sincerely, ■ print your name and address on the reverse C. Signature p Agent so that we can return the card to you. Addressee '. ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X or on the front if space permits. D. Is de' ry address ' rent from item 11 ❑Yes 1�� Q,- 1. Article Addressed to: If Y S,enter delivery address below: ❑ No J. K. BARTON C. Virginia Fields, President Clerk of Courts Burrougft of Manhattan/NYCty. 3. Sea Type One Centre Street, 19th Floor South One Mail ❑Express Mail ❑ Registered Qa.Return Receipt for Merchandise pj-Enclosure New Ym'k,New York 10007 ❑ Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Ail i 2595.004.0952 1 RIVER _ JEFFREY K. BARTON o Clerk to the Board ? ,� 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 �ORt�P+ Telephone:(561)567-8000 Ext.432 or 436 September 20, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani New York City City Hall New York,New York 10007 Re: Indian River County Resolution 2001-099 Condemning the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Dear Mayor Giuliani: Enclosed herewith please find a certified copy of the captioned resolution expressing the Indian River County Board ofCounty Commissioners' condemnation of the terrorist activities of September 11, 2001. I would like, as well, to offer the heartfelt thanks of the Clerks' Office for the many rescue workers and volunteers and to express our condolences to the survivors and victims. Please be assured that we stand ready to assist in any way possible. Sincerely, SENDER: COMPLETE THIS SECTION COMPLETE THIS SECTION ON DELIVERY ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete A. Received by(Please Print Clearly) B,pate of Delivery item 4 if Restricted-Delivery is desired. ■ Print your name and address on the reverse C\\(\sem so that we can return the card to you. C. Sig at r ■ Attach this card to the back of the mailpiece, X ❑Agent or on the front if space permits. Addressee Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes J. K. BARTON 1• Article Addressed to: If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑ No Clerk of Courts pj-Enclosure Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani New York City 3. Service Type City HallEMertified Mail 11Express Mail ❑ Registered 4;Weturn Receipt for Merchandise New York,New York 1000 ❑ insured Mail ❑ C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Extra Fee) ❑Yes 2. Article Number(Copy from service label) &ods o!av 5C7V 09-17 PS Form 3811,July 1999 Domestic Return Receipt 102595-00-M-0952 JEFFREY K. BARTON Clerk to the Board 1840 25th Street Vero Beach, Florida 32960-3394 F�ORIO�' Telephone:(561)567-8000 Ext.432 or 436 September 20, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Hon. Jim Marker Chairman, Board of Commissioners Somerset County 300 North Center Avenue Suite 500 Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 Re: Indian River County Resolution 2001-099 Condemning the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Dear Mr. Marker: Enclosed herewith please find a certified copy of the captioned resolution expressing the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners' condemnation of the terrorist activities of September 11, 2001. I would like, as well, to offer the heartfelt thanks of the Clerks' Office for the many rescue workers and volunteers and to express our condolences to the survivors and victims. F Please be assured that we + COMPLETE Sincerely, ■ Complete items 1,2,and 3.Also complete I Received by(Please rint Clearly) B. ,at ocf eliv item 4 if Restricted Delivery is desired. ,a`�/ �� / ■ Print your name and address on the reverse so that we can return the card to you. C. Si tura ■ Attach this card to the,back of the mailpiece, X �-� ❑Agent or on the front if space permits. 13 Addressee 1. Article Addressed to: j D. Is delivery address different from item 1? ❑Yes If YES,enter delivery address below: ❑ No J. K. BARTON Clerk of Courts Hon. Jim Marker, Chinn Bd of Commissioners/Somerset Cty a. service Type pj-Enclosure 300 North Center Avenue#500 E3c miffed Mail ❑Express Mail Sor ierset, Pennsylvania 15501 o Registered 40-Return Receipt for Merchandise 13 Insured Mail ❑C.O.D. 4. Restricted Delivery?(Entre Fee) ❑Yes 2. Article Number(Copy from service label). � �° ` , - 7n- 0847 ro roan oo I 1,JUI 1999 102595.00-M-095 y Domestic Return Receipt September 19, 2001 CERTIFIED MAIL - RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED Hon. Jim Marker Chairman, Board of Commissioners Somerset County 300 North Center Avenue Suite 500 Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 Re: Indian River County Resolution 2001-099 Condemning the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 Dear Mr. Marker: Enclosed herewith please find a certified copy of the captioned resolution expressing the Indian River Colony Board of County Commissioners' condemnation of the terrorist activities of September 11, 2001. I would like, as well, to offer the heartfelt thanks of the Clerks' Office for the many rescue workers and volunteers and to express our condolences to the survivors and victims. Please be assured that we stand ready to assist in any way possible. Sincerely, J. K. BARTON Clerk of Courts pj-Enclosure "d S60S-OGG- i9S Riunoo JBAIH ueipuI eStr = Ti TO 61 Jos r- FACSIMILE CLERK TO THE BOARD 1840 25" Street Vero Beach, FL 32960 561-567-8000 PJ Jones - Extension 1436 To: Weezie Of: Administration Fax: 778-4748 Phone: 770-5185 Pages: 2, including this cover sheet. Date: September 19, 2001 Attached please find a copy of the letter we discussed regarding the County's resolution (e-mail is not working right now). This letter will also go to: C. Virginia Fields, Burrough President, Burrough of Manhattan Chairman Jay Fisette, Arlington Co., VA Board of Commissioners and Mayor Rudolph W. Giuliani, City of New York Please advise if you wish to change the wording. Thanks