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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1980-26 Designating October 24, 1980 as United Nations Dayr • RESGLUTION X26-80 AN HnNORARY RESOLUTION OF THE `T'OWN OF VATL DESIGNATING OCTOBER 24, 1980, AS UNITED NATIONS DAY, WHEREAS, each year, October 24 is r~esigna.i~~d as "United Nations Day" by the United Nations General Assembly to commemorate the organization's founding on that date in ].974; and WHEREAS, United Nations Day provides an appropriate occasion for the peoples of the world to 3oin together in reaffirming their commitment to the principles upon which the UN was established---international peace and security, respect for human rights, and the promotion of social and economic cooperation between nations; and WHEREAS, the United Nations is a unique forum through which all nations can work together to solve common problems and international issues concerning the present and the future of the world; and WHEREAS, the United States of America has made a great contribution to the creation and continuing work of the United Nations; and WHEREAS, participation in the UN is an important part of our Country's foreign policy, providing a channel through which the United States can take productive action for world peace and prosperity; NOW, THEREFORE, the Town Council of the Town of Vail, State of .Colorado, does hereby proclaim October 24, 1980, as UNITED NATIONS DAY in the Town of Vail, and urge all residents to recognize the programs and activities designated to increase understanding of the problems and potentials of the UN and to help develop ideas on how to make the United Nations more effective. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 21st day of October, 1.980. ti IvYay o r r ATTEST: owri Clerk " S l~\' l4 ~~1=