April 10, 2003 Resolution

RESOLVED: That this Board of Aldermen respectfully requests that the U.S. Congress restore the $25 million recently cut from the Veterans' Service budget, and asks that the City Clerk communicate this resolution to the State Delegation, and to the appropriate Congressional committees.

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Board of Aldermen Resolution Against the War Somerville, Massachusetts
(Passed prior to outbreak of war)

Contact: Chris Austill - ca@gis.net

Whereas, The City of Somerville is a city of immigrants who all to well
know the terrible cost of war; and

Whereas, We know the cost of war can never be measured; and

Whereas, We understand that every conceivable alternative to war must be
sought before resorting to such measures; and

Whereas, We recognize the importance of protecting the quality of life for
all people and the necessity of creating a world free of potential nuclear
conflict; and

Whereas, We encourage a regional solution that addresses all of the arms
proliferation and control issues in the region, not just the single issue
of a regime change; and

Whereas, We urge the United States Government Executive and Legislative
Branches to work towards a cooperative solution with the United Nations and
other nations in the pursuit of a foreign policy that eliminates the
possible threat of nuclear war; NOW THEREFORE BE IT

Resolved, That the Somerville Board of Aldermen does hereby oppose a
unilateral invasion of Iraq and urges our government and our allies to seek
diplomatic cooperation in maintaining world peace and successfully
addressing the threat of nuclear conflict; AND BE IT FURTHER

Resolved, That our Federal Delegation and the President of the United
States be informed of this Resolution.