RESOLUTION TO COMMEMORATE THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF THE TERRORIST ATTACK ON AMERICA

WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian aircraft, crashing two into the World Trade Center in New York City, a third into the Pentagon outside of Washington, D.C., and a fourth into the countryside of Pennsylvania; and

WHEREAS, thousands of innocent people, including Americans of every heritage and visitors to our shores, were killed and injured as a result of these wicked and reprehensible attacks, including the passengers and crews of the aircraft, workers in the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, bystanders, tourists and rescue workers; and

WHEREAS, these attacks were the deadliest assaults ever launched against the United States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength and success, were clearly intended to intimidate our Nation and weaken its resolve;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the (insert name of municipality), that we extend our deepest condolences to the victims of these heinous and ungodly actions, as well as to their families and their friends; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we commend the heroic actions of the passengers and crews of the aircraft, the rescue workers, the volunteers, the local officials, and so many of the victims, themselves, who responded to these tragic events with courage, compassion, determination and skill; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we do condemn and denounce the terrorists who planned and executed this devastation, as well as their cowardly sponsors and accomplices; and be it further;

RESOLVED, that we thank those foreign leaders and individuals who have expressed solidarity with the United States in the aftermath of the attacks; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we support our President, his Cabinet, our Armed Forces, our Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies and Congress in their efforts to bring justice to the perpetrators of these attacks, and to their accomplices and sponsors; and be it further

RESOLVED, that we stand ready, with Governor McGreevey and his Administration to share whatever of our resources may be needed for the on-going recovery efforts, as well as with any agencies charged with the investigation of this mass murder and the apprehension of the responsible parties; and be it further

RESOLVED, that _________(name of municipality) _________ does so hereby designate September 11, 2002 as "Always Remember Day" in commemoration of the innocent victims and the intrepid heroes of the terrorist attack on the United States which took place on September 11, 2001; and be it further

RESOLVED, that all persons within this municipality are urged to honor these victims by appropriate displays of our flag and of red, white, and blue ribbons, and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the New Jersey State League of Municipalities.