HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 81-221 - Proclamation for United Nations Day, October 24, 1981 - 10/20/1981 Resolution No. 81-221
PROCLAMATION FOR
UNITED NATIONS DAY
October 24, 1981
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 : international 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 UN was founded 36 years ago, the world has changed dramatically,
with the addition of more than 100 nations to its membership. 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 development; and
WHEREAS , Americans have made a great contribution to the creation and continuing
work of the United Nations . And as a part of our foreign policy, the UN is a channel
through which the US can take the initiative for world peace and prosperity. Continued
support for -the United Nations can advance constructive goals that will benefit both
the United States and the world.
NOW, THEREFORE, I , Wolfgang H. Penzel , Mayor of Eden Prairie, do hereby proclaim
Saturday, October 24, 1981 , as United Nations Day and urge 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.
Wdl fgan C 4enzel , Mayor
ATTEST:
Jo n - rane , City Clerk
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