WHEREAS, these

terrorists hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two

of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and

a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, DC, and;

WHEREAS, thousands

of innocent Americans were killed and injured as a result of these attacks,

including the passengers and crew of the four aircraft, workers in the

World Trade Center and in the Pentagon, rescue workers, and bystanders,

and;

WHEREAS, these

cowardly acts were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched

against the United States, and, by targeting symbols of American strength

and success, clearly were intended to intimidate our nation and weaken

its resolve, and;

WHEREAS, these

horrific events have affected all Americans. It is important that we carry

on with the regular activities of our lives. Terrorism cannot be allowed

to break the spirit of the American people, and the best way to show these

cowards that they have truly failed is for the people of the United States

and their counties to stand tall and proud.

THEREFORE BE

IT RESOLVED, that the Fayette County Board of Commissioners condemns the

cowardly and deadly actions of these terrorists, and;

BE IT FURTHER

RESOLVED, that the Fayette County Board of Commissioners supports the

president of the United States, as he works with his national security

team to defend against additional attacks, and find the perpetrators to

bring them to justice, and;

BE IT STILL FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Fayette County

Board of Commissioners recommends to its citizens to support relief efforts

SO RESOLVED, this 13th day of September, 2001.