HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem II (C) Proclamation - International Day of Peace - September 15, 1998 Agenda 9-01-98
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WHEREAS, we are living in a world of nations whose interdependence makes unity and
respect for diversity a priority for the survival and advancement of our
civilization, and
WHEREAS, peace begins when we, of one mind and heart, unite to release our world from
the threat of nuclear warfare and terrorism, our cities from violence and crime
and ourselves from prejudice and animosity, and
WHEREAS, ethics should be available in every classroom with every teacher helping to
provide conflict resolution with parental involvement. May children be taught
not to become addicted to using drugs, alcohol, tobacco or guns, and
WHEREAS, we should endeavor to encourage a reformed United Nations, our military and
all governments to protect our human rights, health, education and our
environment not based on fear but on trust, not on the law of force but on the
force of law, and
WHEREAS, may we all share in the peacemaking process by joining in with the United
Nations Assembly with moments of silence on Peace Day and continue with
thoughts and actions by a Task Force to promote peace and justice in our
community, our state, and among all nations to create in unity a better world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby declare
September 15, 1998, as
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEACE
in Ocoee.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Ocoee, Florida to be affixed this 1st day of September, 1998.
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor
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