HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 111369J - Support For President Nixon's Policy In Settlement Of Viet Nam Conflict - 11_13_1969c
WHEREAS: President Nixon has stated to the people of the United States
and to all the world his approach in our search for peace in Viet Nam; and,
WHEREAS: We, the Mayor and City Councilmen, believe that the policy
of our President will lead us to a just and lasting peace; and,
WHEREAS: We further believe that this great Nation can show to our
President and to the world that the majority is no longer silent but
speaks, united and above partisan politics, to join in securing peace
attained through unity and strength and not through appeasement; and,
WHEREAS: We further believe that silence or efforts to discount the
policy of our President only lends comfort and strength to the North Viet
Nam;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Mayor and City Councilmen,
hereby declare our support of President Nixon's policy in settlement of
the Viet Nam Conflict and the securing of an honorable, just, and lasting
peace for all mankind; and,
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We further ask all citizens of the City of Lubbock to join us in
this expression of support and faith and let the "silent majority" speak!
Passed by the Council this 13th day of November, 1969.
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