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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1978-18 Designating October 24, 1978 as the United Nations DayRESOLUTION N0. ~ O Series of 1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL DESIGNATING OCTOBER 2~, 1978, AS THE .UNITED NATIONS DAY WHEREAS, the ~,rork of the United Nations includes broad areas of need throughout the world including the fighting of hunger, disease, rights of women and children, the use and impact of science and technology to better the conditions of the world's peoples; WHEREAS, each year the theme of United Nations Day changes to emphasize different areas of the work of the United Nations; WHEREAS, the theme of the 1978 observance of United Nations Day includes two very important areas of United Nations work, THE INTERNATIONAL YEAR OF THE CHILD 1979 and SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY; WHEREAS, the observance of United Nations Day is an occasion not to glorify but to examine realistically the work of the United Nations system and how it has benefited Americans in the world; and WHEREAS, the Town Council is of the opinion that the designation of October 24, 1978 as United Nations Day will lead to a better perspective on how domestic problems are related to international issues; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF VAIL, COLORADO, THAT: Section 1. The Town Council of the Town of Vail hereby, designates October 2~, 1978, as United Nations Day, to be observed within the Town of Vail. Section 2. The Town Council hereby appoints to act as United Nations Day Chairman for the Town of Vail. a~~"2 g,~ s • Y...----~.~. I"N~Rpp[IC~D r o~ Au9u~'t r lg7 $ day pRO~~D AND ADppTED , R~A17 r A~'' r Town ~~'~~~ t,~is lath