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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 771011 RESOLUTION NO. 7710 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA URGING PRESIDENT REAGAN TO TAKE ACTION TO OBTAIN RELEASE OF AMERICAN HOSTAGE REVEREND BENJAMIN WEIR. WHEREAS, on May 8, 1984, in Beirut, Lebanon, Reverend Benjamin Weir, an American Missionary in Beirut for thirty-two years, was kidnapped by, it is believed, the moslem terrorist group, Islamic Jihad, and WHEREAS, it is felt by his family, friends and officials of the Presbyterian Church, that he is alive because of two letters received from him in late February, 1985, urging the United States Government to take strong and effective action to secure his release, and WHEREAS, to be an American abroad is fast becoming a hazardous undertaking. Other than for us all to stay at home in a rapidly shrinking world, something almost impossible to accomplish, if we are to interact globally with others in the performance of our various pursuits, we must perforce risk life and limb, and WHEREAS, what is required is a coordinated and effective procedure by our National Government to deal with terrorist activity when and where it occurs; in this instance, the release from captivity of Reverend BENJAMIN WEIR must serve as the first use of such a procedure; there can be no vacillation or alternative; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA, reflecting widespread concurrence, vigorously urges our President, Ronald Reagan, to use all the power of his office to effect the release of Reverend BENJAMIN WEIR from his onerous captivity as soon as possible; considering that a whole year has elapsed, surely, time is of the essence. ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May, 1985. . —A' U&M. MAYOOK I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 20th day of May, 1985, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CRUZ, COOK, CAMARENA, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE CITY CLE K