And we supporters of the war on terror, who know and support our troops as they risk AND give their lives in response to the devastating attacks of 9/11 and protect us from further attacks, would like to thank Mr. Ted Hayes for his dedication.
We...would like to thank Mr. Ted Hayes for his dedication.You got THAT right. :o)
And, we should also thank Ted Hayes for getting THIS powerful proclamation signed by members of the Los Angeles City Council:
WHEREAS, the attacks against the United States of America on September 11, 2001 mark the beginning of our homeland defense against terrorism;WHEREAS, the attacks have caused U.S. citizens to denounce any group, organization, or nation who dare to threaten or carry out acts of terror against America and her allies;
WHEREAS, the attacks have forced all of us to be more vigilant against any such acts of terror in the future and be ready to defend ourselves at all times;
WHEREAS, in remembering the victims of September 11, 2001 and their loved-ones, friends, and business associates, we also remember and acknowledge the truth as to who the perpetrators themselves claim to be, that is, Muslims, carrying out the will of the Deity of their religion known as Islam;
WHEREAS, backed and fully supported by all citizens in Los Angeles, we encourage Muslim-Americans to increase and intensify their open and public denouncements of those members within their religion and umma (community) who continue to engage in acts of terror throughout the world;
WHEREAS, in order to keep alive the memory of the victims of September 11, 2001 and the damage done to our nation, "September 11th Sunrise Vigil" will take place this September 11, 2003;
WHEREAS, the "September 11th Sunrise Vigil" will be the first memorial event of the day in the City of Los Angeles which was inspired and orchestrated by Homeless activist, Ted Hayes and a small band of Homeless people from Justiceville/Homeless, USA, The Dome Village, and Rabbi Allen Freehling;
WHEREAS, the participation of Homeless people in the event presents a gesture of patriotism from the poorest of the poor and demonstrates to every U.S. citizen that love of country must transcend every level of American society;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this resolution that the Los Angeles City Council and the Mayor recognize the "September 11th Sunrise Vigil" that will be held this September 11, 2003 on the South Lawn of City Hall and joins in remembering the thousands of lives taken from us on that infamous day of September 11, 2001, acknowledging as a city that we will never forget this tragic day in our country’s history.
PRESENTED BY:
Jan Perry
Councilwoman, District Nine