1984-145-Designating October 24,1984, As United Nations Day In Los GatosRESOLUTION NO. 1984 -145
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 24, 1984,
AS UNITED NATIONS DAY IN LOS GATOS
WHEREAS, United Nations Day is designated by the UN General Assembly each year to
commemorate the founding of the Organization on October 24, 1945; and
WHEREAS, on this occasion, we join with the peoples of the world in reaffirming
our commitment to the principles upon which the UN was founded: inter-
national peace and security, respect for human rights, and the promotion
of social and economic cooperation among nations. UN DAY also gives us
the opportunity to examine our involvement in the world's problems and
their solutions; and
WHEREAS, since the United Nations was founded 39 years ago, the world has changed
dramatically, with the addition of more than 100 nations to its member-
ship. In this global community, it is clear that the power to solve the
world's problems no longer lies solely in the hands of a few nations.
Instead, all nations must work together to relieve the suffering of
millions, to halt nuclear proliferation, and to promote economic develop-
ment; and
WHEREAS, Americans have made a great
work of the United Nations.
a channel through which the
world peace and prosperity.
advance constructive goals
the world;
contribution to the creation and continuing
As a part of our foreign policy, the UN is
United States can take productive action for
Continued support for the United Nations can
that will benefit both the United States and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Los Gatos does
hereby designate Wednesday, October 24, 1984, as UNITED NATIONS DAY and urges all
citizens to participate in programs and activities designed to increase understanding
of the problems and potential of the UN and to develop ideas on ways to make the
United Nations more effective.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS, CALIFORNIA, at a
regular meeting held this 20th day of August 1984, by the
followinq vote:_
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Joanne Benjamin, Eric D. Carlson,
Terrence J. Daily, and Mayor Thomas J. Ferrito
NOES:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS None
ABSENT:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS Brent
N. Ventura
ABSTAIN:
COUNCIL
MEMBERS None
SIGNED:
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TOW19'OF LOS GATOS
ATTEST:
CLERK OF THE TOWN OF LOS G;�/
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