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9/11 National Day of Service and Remembrance
In observance of the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks on America, which killed citizens from 92 different
countries, we hereby adopt the following Proclamation in tribute to those lost and injured on 9/11 and the many who
gave of themselves in service to their communities and to this country in the aftermath of the attacks:
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WHEREAS, people of all ages and walks of life across America and around the world collectively witnessed an
event of immense tragedy on Sept. 11, 2001; and
a WHEREAS, the events of that day instantly transformed nearly everyone's lives, some through personal loss,
and many others through an unfamiliar sense of individual and national vulnerability; and
WHEREAS, an unprecedented, historic bonding of Americans arose from the collective shock, unifying the
country in an outpouring of national spirit, pride, selflessness, generosity, courage and service; and
\` WHEREAS, many brave people heroically, tirelessly and courageously participated in an extraordinarily
'! difficult and dangerous rescue and recovery effort, in some cases voluntarily putting their own
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well-being at risk; and
1' WHEREAS, since that fateful day, thousands of United States servicemen and women from all branches of
military and law enforcement have selflessly given of themselves to ensure it never happens again;
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WHEREAS, Sept. 11 will never, and should never, be just another day in the hearts and minds of all Americans
and Sept. 11, 2011 will be the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on America; and
WHEREAS, many citizens may wish to memorialize Sept. 11 by engaging in, or making a plan to engage in,
personal and individual acts of community service, or other giving activities, as part of a solemn
day of remembrance and tribute; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2009, the United States Congress passed bipartisan legislation authorizing the
establishment of Sept. 11 as a federally recognized National Day of Service and Remembrance,
which President Barack Obama signed into law on April 21, 2009; and
1 I ; WHEREAS, the President of the United States, on Sept. 11, 2009, issued the Patriot Day Proclamation officially
and permanently designating Sept. I 1 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, and called
upon all interested Americans to participate in this observance through moments of silence, the
z {' flying of the flag of the United States at half-staff, as well as community service and charitable
activities in tribute and remembrance.
j Now, therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Milton, Georgia, in tribute to all of the victims of 9/11
E� and the many who rose in service in response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks and to those who now serve in our military
�1 a. and their families at home supporting their efforts, will observe Sept. 11, 2011, the 10th Anniversary of 9/11, as a
voluntary Day of Service and Remembrance, and furthermore calls upon all its citizens and organizations to consider
\ joining in this observance and to engage in activities of tribute, solemn remembrance and charitable service.
Given under my hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 7th Day of September,
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Joe Lockwood, Mayor
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