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OFFICE OF
CLERK OF COUNTY COMMISSION
OREGON COUNTY
P.O. BOX 324
ALTON, MISSOURI 65606
417-778-7475
FAX 417-778-7488

Resolution on September 11 Commemoration

Whereas, on September 11, 2001, America was suddenly and brutally attacked by foreign terrorists, and;

Whereas, these 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 outside Washington DC and the fourth into a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and;

Whereas, thousands of innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks, including passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and in a the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders, and;

Whereas, these cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the United States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, clearly were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken its resolve, and;

Whereas, these horrific events have affected all Americans. It is important that we carry on with the regular activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed to break the spirit of the American people, and the best way to show these cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States and their counties to stand tall and proud,

Therefore be it resolved, that the governing board of Oregon County condemns the cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists, and;

Be it further resolved, that the governing board of Oregon County supports the President of the United States, as he works with his national security team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to bring them to justice, and;

Be it still further resolved, that the governing board of Oregon County recommends to its citizens to support relief efforts by giving blood at the nearest available blood donation center.

"I have been driven many times to my knees by the
overwhelming conviction that I had nowhere else to go.
My own wisdom and that of all about me seemed
insufficient for the day. " ~ Abraham Lincoln