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~I. IJTION NO. 2378
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
PROCLAIMING UNITED NATI(I~S DAY ON OCTOBER 24, 1986
WHEREAS, United Nations Day is designated by the UN 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 commitment to the principles upon which the UN was
founded: i'nternational peace and security, respect for human rights,
and the promotion of social and economic cooperation among nations. UN
Day also gives us the opportunity to 'examine our involvement in the
world's problems and their solutions, and
WHEREAS, since the UN was rounded 41 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 work together to relieve the
suffering of millions, to halt nuclear proliferation, and to promote
economic develoment, and
WHEREAS, Americans have made a great contribution to the creation and
continuing work of the United' Nations, 'and as a part of our foreign
policy, the UN is a channel through which the US can take productive
action for world peace and prosperity. Continued support for the United
Nations can advance constructive goals that will benefit both the United
States and the world.
NOW, TH]I{EFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Friday, October 24, 1986, is hereby
proclaimed as United Nations Day, and all citizens are urged to
participate in programs and activities designed to increase
understanding of the problems and potential of the UN and to develop
ideas on ways to make the United Nations more effective.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 1st day of October,
1986, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilznenbers Clevenger, Peterson and Mayor Hlava
NOES: None
ABe: Councils Anderson and FEnyles
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