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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION International Peace Day 2017-09-21Qf.tt irk,Qrotorabo ro clamatto a WHEREAS,on November 30,1981 the General Assembly of the United Nations proclaimed the third Tuesday of September as International Day of Peace and devoted to commemorate and strengthen the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and people; and WHEREAS,in 2001 the United Nations declared the observance of the International Day of Peace to be recognized on September 21st of each year;and WHEREAS,the International Day of Peace was established to observe as a day of global ceasefire and non-violence,an invitation to all nations and people to honor a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the Day;and WHEREAS,the 2017 United Nation Peace Day theme is “Together for Peace:Respect,Safety and Dignity for All”;and WHEREAS,this year,the International Day of Peace will focus on engaging and mobilizing people throughout the world to show support for refugees and migrants. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the Town of Estes Park,proclaim September 21,2017,as International Peace Day and welcome everyone to participate in this global day in whatever way is meaningful to them,including the Global Feast for Peace,a moment of silence at 12 noon,ringing of bells,planting peace poles,service to others,engaging youth in peace-building,and other peace education events. -= In witness whereoflhane hereunto set my hand and caused this seal to be affixed. Mayor ©25 L.AL (256)739-5951