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CITY OF TUKWILA
WASHINGTON
RESOLUTION NO. 1170 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, FOSTERING PEACE AND
SUPPORTING UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL
IN THE MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT.
WHEREAS, it is the heritage of the United States to promote peace throughout the
world; and
WHEREAS, the United States has pursued peaceful and diplomatic efforts to end
hostilities in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations has passed twelve resolutions directed towards ending
Middle East hostilities; and
WHEREAS, in agreement with the United Nations and the United States Congress, on
January 16, 1991, military action was taken to liberate Kuwait; and
WHEREAS, there are hundreds of Washington state citizens amongst the multinational
forces in the Middle East; and
WHEREAS, many of the military personnel have a direct affinity and connection to the
people of Tukwila;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, in the spirit of national unity, the City
of Tukwila hereby declares our support for all United States military personnel in the Middle
East and throughout the world and prays for their safety and their loved one's peace of mind;
and,
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, all of the nations of the world learn from the
Middle East conflict and strive towards peaceful and harmonious relations to preclude the
inhumanity of war.
PASSED BY THE CITY COU15CIL OF CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON,
at a regular meeting thereof this s' day of 1991.
G L.- anDusen, Mayor nfs L. Robertson, Council President
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
60e E. Cantu, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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OFFICE OF THE CI ATTORNEY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: 2
Resolution Number 76