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FZeSOll~t101~1 NO. 9 9 4 6 ]v, ~. S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 24, 1983
AS UNITED NATTONS DAY
WHEREAS, United Nations Day is designated by the United Nations
General Assembly each year to commemorate the founding of the organization
on October 24, 1945; and,
WHEREAS, on this occasion, we join with the peoples of the world in
reaffirming our commitrri'ent to the principles upon which the United Nations
was founded; international peace and security, r.espect for human rights, and
the promotion of social and economic cooperation among nations. United
Nations Day also gives us the opportunity to exarnine our involvement in the
world's problems and their solutions; and,
WHEREAS, since the United Nations was founded 38 years ago, the world
has changed dramatically, with the addition of more than 100 nations to its
membership. In this global community, it is clear that the power to solve the
world's problems no longer lies solely in ~the hands of ~ a few nations.
Instead, all nations must w.ork together- to relieve the suffering of millions, to
halt nuclear proliferation, and, to promote econqmic d'evelopment; and,
WHEREAS, Amer_icans have made a great eontribution to the creation and
continuing work of the United Nations. And, as -a part of our foreign policy,
the United Nations is channel through which the United States can take
productive action for world peace and prosperity. Continued support for the
United Nations can a.dvance constructive ~;goals - that will benefit both the
United States and the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council does hereby
proclaim Monday, Octob.er 24, 1983, as United Nations Day and urge all
citizens to participate in programs and activities designed to increase
understanding of the problems and potential of the United Nations and to
develop ideas on ways to make the United Nation_s more effective.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Gouncil. by the Charter of said City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introcluced' and adopted by the rov d js~•6'~
Council of :the City of Petalusna at a(Regular) (~j~#f~~~~cY~ meeting ~! r
on the _... ~.7 ............... day of .....QG.`~'Q~~~........._......-••---.........., 19~:~:., $y the
following vote: -• ,-- - ----••••---•~
AYES: PERRY,/BATTAGLIA/GAVANAGh/BALS'HA~r~/VICE-~4AYO13,~ARBERSON/ '
~ ~ ~ MAYOR MATTET ~~
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