HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-229 - Resolutions RESOLUTION NO. 02-229
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ENDORSING THE
FREEDOM'S FLAME PROJECT AND THE CITY'S OFFER TO
BE CONSIDERED AS THE HOST CITY FOR THE WEST
COAST MEMORIAL
WHEREAS, in response to the devastating attacks of September 11, 2001, the
American people have become united in their desire to commemorate those who died in the
attacks; and
WHEREAS, the Freedom's Flame Foundation is a nonprofit, charitable
organization created for the purpose of establishing two memorials recognizing the brave fire
fighters, police, emergency personnel and civilians who tragically lost their lives on September
11; and
WHEREAS, the Freedom's Flame Foundation will be financed by private
donations and not by public monies; and
WHEREAS, there will be two monuments erected. One will reside on the West
Coast and one will be presented to New York City on behalf of the people of the United States;
and
WHEREAS, Freedom's Flame is a nationwide project that thousands of people
have endorsed by both monetary contributions and emotional support; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California is a very progressive
community and supportive of art in public places. Freedom's Flame will be a beautiful piece of
art that will attract visitors from around the globe; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rancho Cucamonga is ideally situated with excellent
public access.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA HEREBY RESOLVES to endorse the project and offers to be the host city for
the West Coast memorial and will consider sites such as its Central Park.
Please see the following page
for formal adoption,certification and signatures
Resolution No. 02-229
Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 7'h day of August 2002.
AYES: Alexander, Biane, Dutton, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: Curatalo
ABSTAINED: None
William J. Ales UMay
ATTEST:
15ebra J. Adams, C, City Clerk
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, CITY CLERK of the City of Rancho Cucamonga,
California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly passed, approved and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, California, at a Regular Meeting
of said City Council held on the 7'h day of August 2002.
Executed this 8`h day of August 2002, at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
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D bra J. Adam CMC, City Clerk
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