* WARNING: THIS IS AN UNOFFICIAL, INTRODUCTORY COPY OF THE BILL.
THE OFFICIAL COPY CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL IS THE FIRST READER COPY.
INTRODUCTORY*
CITY OF BALTIMORE
COUNCIL BILL R
(Resolution)
Introduced by: Councilmember Clarke
At the request of: American Friends Service Committee c/o Gary Gillespie
Address: 4806 York Road, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Telephone: 410-323-7200
A RESOLUTION ENTITLED
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION concerning
Title
Eyes Wide Open - September 9, 10, and 11, 2005
FOR the purpose of recognizing September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 as Days of Reflection on the Human Cost of War as the American Friends Committee shares with Baltimore the Eyes Wide Open Exhibit.
Body
WHEREAS, The American Friends Service Committee is bringing Eyes Wide Open, its nationally-acclaimed exhibit on the human cost of the Iraq War to Baltimore; and
WHEREAS, Over 1,800 U.S. military personnel and as many as 100,000 Iraqi civilians have lost their lives in the war and occupation; and
WHEREAS, Tens of thousands of U.S. soldiers and Iraqis have been wounded in body and in spirit during the course of the war; and
WHEREAS, Our consciences call upon us to find nonviolent means of preventing and resolving conflicts now and in the future; and
WHEREAS, Public understanding of the profound human costs of war may strengthen the commitment to seek such solutions and avoid future wars;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF BALTIMORE, That this Body recognizes September 9, 10, and 11, 2005 as Days of Reflection on the Human Cost of War.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Mayor, the American Friends Committee, and the Mayor's Legislative Liaison to the City Council.
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