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ACR-118 Terrorism in New York City and the Pentagon.(2001-2002)

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Assembly Concurrent Resolution No. 118
CHAPTER 156

Relative to terrorism in New York City and the Pentagon.

[ Filed with Secretary of State  October 02, 2001. ]

LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST


ACR 118, Cardoza. Terrorism in New York City and the Pentagon.
This measure would declare that the Legislature joins freedom-loving people around the world in condemning the vicious attack aimed at New York City and the Pentagon, on September 11, 2001, and in observing a time of prayer and remembrance for the victims of this tragedy and for their families.
This measure would resolve that the Legislature stands firm with all Americans to preserve our liberties and our freedom, and wholly supports our national efforts to obtain justice against the cowardly terrorists who destroyed so many innocent lives. It would further resolve that our nation, firm in purpose and direct in its response, will thereby safeguard our national heritage and honor the memory of the Americans who died as a result of this unprecedented act of terror.
WHEREAS, On Tuesday, September 11, 2001, unknown terrorists hijacked an American Airlines flight and a United Airlines flight and flew the planes into the World Trade Center buildings in Lower Manhattan, and also hijacked another American Airlines flight and crashed it into the Pentagon building; and
WHEREAS, A separate United Airlines flight also was hijacked on that day and crashed in Pennsylvania near Camp David; and
WHEREAS, These acts of terrorism have caused the destruction of the two giant World Trade Center towers, nearby buildings, a portion of the Pentagon building, four airline jets, and the loss of an untold number of innocent American lives and injuries to many others; and
WHEREAS, The scale of destruction and loss of life is unimaginable and horrific, and all Californians join with the American public in pouring out their hearts in grief and sympathy for our beloved fellow citizens who have perished or suffered injuries in this profoundly shocking tragedy; and
WHEREAS, The Legislature salutes and remembers the hundreds of heroic men and women of the police and fire departments, and the paramedics and medical personnel at the disaster sites who put their personal safety at risk and lost their lives or were seriously injured in their courageous efforts to protect and serve their fellow citizens; and
WHEREAS, It is fitting at this point in history for all Americans to remind ourselves that the United States is a nation of healing, hope, and resilience; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, the Senate thereof concurring, That the Legislature joins freedom-loving people around the world in condemning the vicious attack aimed at the United States and in observing a time of prayer and remembrance for the victims of this tragedy and for their families; and be it further
Resolved, That the Legislature stands firm with all Americans to preserve our liberties and our freedom, and wholly supports our national efforts to obtain justice against the cowardly terrorists who destroyed so many innocent lives; and be it further
Resolved, That our nation, firm in purpose and direct in its response, will thereby safeguard our national heritage and honor the memory of the Americans who died as a result of this unprecedented act of terror.