Resolution 2001-53 COUNTY OF KENDALL )
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STATE OF ILLINOIS )
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR THE
UNITED STATES AND CONDOLENCES FOR THE
FAMILIES AFFECTED BY THE TRAGEDY
WHEREAS, the United States of America was attacked on Tuesday, September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS,the loss of life,property and emotional trust has been overwhelming to this country; and
WHEREAS, citizens in the United City of Yorkville and throughout our Country mourn for those lost
and their families including Yorkville High School graduate Jeff Collman, a steward on
American Airlines flight 11; and
WHEREAS municipal employees in the service of the people have suffered in this experience and their
families have lost loved ones called into service to protect, save and defend the citizens involved
and put themselves into harms way; and
WHEREAS, the citizens,Mayor and City Council of the United City of Yorkville wish to extend their
prayers and sympathy to everyone who suffered a loss.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the United City of Yorkville shall
observe a moment of silence to express respect and condolences to the families and individuals
who have experienced a loss during this national crisis; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the United City of Yorkville supports the Congress of the United
States and President George W.Bush for their strength and wisdom in determining the course of
action necessary to serve justice for this despicable act of violence and to protect life and liberty
of the citizens of the United States of America; and the United City of Yorkville fully supports
Illinois Governor Ryan's request that citizens proudly fly the American Flag in respect for the
victims and as a sign of unity in our Country, and ask that all citizens of Yorkville proudly
display the American Flag accordingly.
Passed Thursday, September , 2001
PAUL JAMES MARTY MUNNS
RICHARD STICKA ` MIKE ANDERSON
VALERIE BURD ROSE SPEARS 11C.
LARRY KOT JOSEPH BESCO
L Mayor Arthur F. Prochaska, Jr.