HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 79-04 - Support for the President of the USA
RESOLUTION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF OCOEE, STRONGLY SUPPORT-
ING AND ENDORSING THE OUTSTANDING MANNER IN WHICH THE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES IS HANDLING THE CRITICAL AND HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE
SITUATION IN IRAN.
WHEREAS, The Iranian people in mob action and terrorism has
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taken over the American Embassy in Teheran.
WHEREAS, The Iranian people is holding hostage, 50 illaerican
citizens and will not release them unless the former Shaw of Iran
is returned to Iran.
WHEREAS, The Government of Iran is applauding and supporting
the mob violence and terrorism and in effect participating and
taking part in the holding as hostages the 50 American Citizens.
WHEREAS, these actions violate the most fundamental precepts
of International Law and Diplomatic procedures.
WHEREAS, there has been a design in the tactics used by
Iranian Government and the people to provoke the American Govern-
ment in rash actions that would lead to military action and damage
our interests world wide.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF
OCOEE, FLORIDA:
1. We strongly support the positive and firm action that
Ji~y Carter, President of the ~nited States is taking.
2. We firmly believe this action will prevent an Inter-
national crisis and that a total commitment of all Governmental
resources be placed at the Presidents command in order that this
dangerous situation may be successfully concluded and bring about
a peaceful solution.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF OCOEE ON THE 4TH DAY OF DECEMBER 1979.
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