HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 0120 - Civil Defense Day (Civil Service)RESOLUTION NO. 120
WHEREAS, the protection of our homes and loved ones is a matter
of paramount interest to the citizens of Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the existence of a strong and efficient capability on
the part of government at all levels to meet and cope with any
emergency is recognized as a means of attaining these goals; and
WHEREAS, the degree of our preparedness is strengthened by the
state of individual and community disaster readiness throughout
the Nation; and
WHEREAS, the understanding and support of all citizens is necessary
to the building and maintaining of a potent emergency govermmnnt
capability in every community; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has designated DECEMBER
7th as NATIONAL CIVIL DEFENSE DAY as a means of developing this
nationwide' understanding and support
NOW, THEREFORE, I, dharles "O. Baker, Mayor of Tukwila, -do hereby
proclaim MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th as CIVIL DEFENSE DAY, and urge the
residents of Tukwila to participate in the observance of this day
by reaffirmimg their belief in the principles of the CIVIL DEFENSE
program to achieve peace through preparedness.
ADOPTED BY THE COUNCIL and APPROVED BY THE MAYOR this 7th day of
December, 1959.
Lois T. Newton, Ci, rk
Charles O. Baker, Mayor