HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93010_1042 (2)RESOLUTION REQUESTING PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH TO
WITHDRAW
ALL MILITARY FORCES, EQUIPMENT, PERSONNEL., AND FACILITIES
FROM
GERMANY
WHEREAS, the government of Germany has in times past attacked its neighbors in
Europe requiring the involvement of the United States military forces to liberate Europe twice
during the twentieth century; and
WHEREAS, the Armed Forces of the United States of America took up arms, fought,
and died by the thousands to liberate Europe; and
is WHEREAS, the homeland of the United States of America has come under direct
attack by terrorist on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States of America issued an ultimatum to the
enemies and allies of the United States of America as follows: "Any country that is not with us
is against us'; and
WHEREAS, the German government has recently taken action in the United Nations
Security Council, NATO, and the world press to confuse and frustrate the United States of
America in it's attempt to move forward with the disarming of the terrorist country of Iraq; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America continues to maintain an armed force in
Europe for the specific purpose of defending Germany and the remainder of Europe: and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Iredell County, North Carolina pay taxes to support these
forces stationed in Germany; and
WHEREAS, we, the commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina feel that these
funds could be better utilized if expended in the domestic economy rather than the German
economy.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the commissioners of Iredell County,
North Carolina request that our President, George W. Bush, immediately withdraw all military
forces, equipment, personnel, and facilities from Germany and terminate any and all mutual
defense treaties with the government of Germany; and
FURTHERMORE, we, the commissioners of Iredell County, North Carolina request
that the Senators and Representatives for the State of North Carolina support the president in the
aforementioned action.
Commissioner Madison requested that the clerk to the board send copies of both
resolutions to the President of the United States and to the Senators and Congressional
delegation for North Carolina.
APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS & COMMISSIONS
Nursing Home Advisory Committee (4 appointments): Chairman Johnson
nominated Grady Mills.
Commissioner Tice nominated Pat Culbertson.
OTIO by Commissioner Madison to close the nominations, appoint Mills
and Culbertson by acclamation, and to postpone the remaining two appointments until
the March 4 meeting.
VOTING: Ayes — 5; Nays — 0.