PROCLAMATION

• On September 11, 2001, in an unprovoked and senseless act of terrorism, four civilian aircraft were hijacked causing them to crash in New York City, Pennsylvania and the Pentagon.

• As a result of these terrorist acts, innocent U.S. citizens of all heritages as well as visiting citizens of foreign nations were killed and injured.

• Two years later, we as a Union still continue to recover from the unspeakable loss of so many innocent lives.

• The heroism of public safety and rescue workers, volunteers, local officials, and those who responded to these tragic events with courage, selfless compassion, determination and skill, will always be remembered.

• The City of Ashland will commemorate the two-year anniversary of the September 11 tragedies, and citizens are encouraged to pause and remember the victims, heroes and all who were affected by the events of September 11, 2001.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council and Mayor, on behalf of the citizens of Ashland, hereby proclaim September 11, 2003 as

ALWAYS REMEMBER SEPTEMBER 11 DAY

as a day to mourn, reflect and rededicate our efforts to promote peace.

Dated this 2nd day of September, 2003.

Alan DeBoer, Mayor

Barbara Christensen, City Recorder

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