Cities for Peace

RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN MILITARY

WHEREAS, any form of war is counter-productive to life, to families, and to economic growth; and,

WHEREAS, the United States was founded on the spirit of sacrifice and our men and women have always volunteered for service in times of danger and are deserving of the support of all citizens; and,

WHEREAS, most importantly, a war will cause death and dismemberment of citizens of Des Moines, and hardships for families within our community.

NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the City Council of the City of Des Moines, hereby urge the President of the United States to avoid war to the greatest possible degree; and

FURTHER, the City Council does hereby urge the citizens of Des Moines to discuss in their churches and synagogues and other places of public gathering the threat of war and the social and economic impact and to make their individual and collective feelings available to their elected officials in the Congress of the United States.

		We are building a coaltion of local officials and concerned citizens to express the will of our communities through civic resolutions regarding the war in Iraq


Return to Main Page	RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN MILITARY WHEREAS, any form of war is counter-productive to life, to families, and to economic growth; and, WHEREAS, the United States was founded on the spirit of sacrifice and our men and women have always volunteered for service in times of danger and are deserving of the support of all citizens; and, WHEREAS, most importantly, a war will cause death and dismemberment of citizens of Des Moines, and hardships for families within our community. NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the City Council of the City of Des Moines, hereby urge the President of the United States to avoid war to the greatest possible degree; and FURTHER, the City Council does hereby urge the citizens of Des Moines to discuss in their churches and synagogues and other places of public gathering the threat of war and the social and economic impact and to make their individual and collective feelings available to their elected officials in the Congress of the United States.