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Proclamation declaring September 21, 2008 "Day of Peace" in Allegheny County.
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WHEREAS, the issue of peace embraces the deepest hopes of all peoples and remains humanity's guiding inspiration; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, the United Nations proclaimed the International Day of Peace be “devoted to commemorating and strengthening the ideals of peace both within and among all nations and peoples”; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations expanded the observance of the International Day of Peace in 2001 to include the call for a day of global ceasefire and non-violence, and invited all nations across the globe to honor a cessation of hostilities for the duration of the day; and
WHEREAS, citizens and organizations throughout Allegheny County are working to build a more united, productive, and cooperative society. Together, we are making efforts to combat the causes of violence, to create safer communities, and to raise our children to value diversity, respect others and honor the democratic principles that are essential to peace; and
WHEREAS, Allegheny County is proud to join with our nation, the United Nations, and citizens around the world in pledging our commitment to peace, on this day and always;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Allegheny County Council does hereby proclaim September 21, 2008 as a “Day of Peace” throughout Allegheny County. Furthermore, we encourage all citizens to join with us in commemorating this momentous occasion.