Resolution No. 85-92 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 85—C?--
A RESOLUTION INVITING CI:I'IZENS TO LIGHT PORCHLIGHTS, CANDLES OR OTHER LIGHTS
FROM DUSK TO DAWN ON NOVEMBER 19 AND 20, 1985.
WHEREAS, the United States and the Soviet Union among all nations lead in the
development and accumulation of weapons with the ability to devastate and
possibly end human life on Earth;
WHEREAS, the increased speed and accuracy of nuclear weapons on both sides
greatly increase the danger that nuclear war will occur;
WHEREAS, scientific evidence suggests that the detonation of even a =mall
number of nuclear weapons already in existence would result in dramatic
climatic changes which likely would end human life;
WHEREAS, President of the United States Ronald Reagan and General Secretary of
the Soviet Union Mikhail Gorbachev share responsibility for the avoidance of
nuclear war, the peaceful resolution of global conflict and the instigation of
joint cooperation projects;
WHEREAS, leaders of the National Council. of Churches of Christ in the USA, the
World Council of Churches and the United States Catholic Conference have
called upon citizens everywhere to light porchlights, candles and other- lights
on November 19 and 20, 1985 from dusk to dawn to openly display 'their desire
for world peace.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:
The Tigard City Council invites all citizens to light porchlights, candles or
other lights from dusk to dawn on November 19 and 20, 1985 while president
Reagan and General Secretary Gorbachev meet in summit in order to openly
express their deepest hope that President Reagan and General Secretary
Gorbachev will heed the desire of people around the world to work, raise
children, build communities and pursue a quality of life free from the threat
of war by reaching an understanding on an arms control agreement which
significantly cuts nuclear stockpiles arid makes strides toward halting the
arms race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
PASSED: This .._Z1 day of /ti`cU 1985.
City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Deputy City Recorder C' t of Tigard
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