Resolution 312-2007
RESOLUTION 312 - 2007
Commissioner Neugent
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA IN
SUPPORT OF A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING
SEPTEMBER 21, 2007 AS THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF
PEACE.
WHEREAS, the issue of peace embraces the deepest hopes of all peoples and remains
humanities guiding inspiration; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations proclaimed the International Day of Peace be devoted to
commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and
;peoples, and
WHEREAS, the United Nations expanded the observance of the International Day of
Peace in 2001 to include the call for a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, and invited all
nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day; and
WHEREAS, there is growing support within our County for the observance of the
International Day of Peace which affirms a vision of our world at peace and fosters cooperation
between individuals, organizations and nations; and
WHEREAS, global crises impels all citizens to work toward converting humanities
noblest aspirations for world peace into a practical reality for future generations;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida, that:
September 21, 2007 be proclaimed as The International Day of Peace throughout Monroe County
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of ~nroe C<tiJty,-"
Florida, at a meeting of said Board held on the 19th day of September, A.D., 200~ ~ ~ ;::::
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Mayor Mario DiGennaro
Mayor Pro Tern Dixie M. Spehar
Commissioner Charles "Sonny" McCoy
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy
Commissioner George Neugent
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
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