HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2004-R0391 - Resolution Expressing Support Of 9_11 Candlelight Ceremony - 08_16_2004Resolution No. 2004-R0391
August 16, 2004
Item No. 38
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, American State Bank, partnering with the Lubbock Independent
School District and the City of Lubbock, desire to again honor and remember the victims
of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas has declared September 11"' to be First
Responders' Day and the City of Lubbock desires to recognize both the role of First
Responders in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack and the outstanding contribution of
our local First Responders each and every day in Lubbock, Texas, by honoring them in a
special ceremony; and
WHEREAS, this year's ceremonies will be observed Friday, September 10, 2004,
with a candlelight memorial in a field of 1,000 American flags and on Saturday,
September 11, 2004, with a free patriotic concert and recognition honoring West Texas
First Responders; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock finds it to be in the public
interest of the citizens of Lubbock and a public purpose to support the special ceremonies
remembering the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States
and honoring the First Responders of Lubbock and the surrounding area; NOW
THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock hereby expresses its approval and
support for the proposed Candlelight Ceremony September 10 at Kastman Park to honor
and remember the 3,412 victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and
acknowledge and thank the First Responders of Lubbock and the surrounding area with a
special event September 11 at Kastman Park.
The City Council hereby approves and authorizes the use of Kastman Park and
City equipment, including four trolleys from Citibus, fire trucks, and LP & L equipment,
and City staff in cooperation with American State Bank and Lubbock Independent School
District in the planning and conducting of the commemorative ceremonies for 9-11
victims and First Responders on September 10 and 11, 2004.
The City Council further approves a commemorative flyover by Aerocare
helicopters during the 9-11 ceremony, as well as a take -off and landing by one media
helicopter from Ed Irons Junior High School to cover the 9-11 ceremony. These flights
are limited to September 1 lth on or around the official ceremony and shall be coordinated
with the Director of Aviation.
Passed by the City Council this 16th day of ,e August , 2004.
UGAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Claude Jones, d&ef of Polic
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Anita E. Burgess, City Attorney
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