1985-24860-Resolution No. 85-036 Recorded 10/30/1985REVIEWED
LEGAL COMM.
BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
A Resolution Inviting Citizens*
of Deschutes County to Light *
Porchlights, Candles, or Other*
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Lights From Dusk to Dawn on * KEYPUNCHED
November 19 and November 20, *
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RESOLUTION NO. 85 -036
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;
and
WHEREAS, the increased speed and accuracy of nuclear weapons
on both sides greatly increase the danger that nuclear war will
occur; and
WHEREAS, scientific evidence suggests that the detonation of
even a small number of nuclear weapons already in existence would
result in dramatic climatic changes which likely would end human
life; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States, Ronald Reagan,
and the 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; and
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 BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
DESCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON, as follows:
Section 1. That the Board of County Commissioners of
Deschutes County, Oregon, invites all citizens to light porch -
lights, 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
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from the threat of war, by reaching an understanding on an arms
control agreement which significantly cuts nuclear stockpiles and
makes strides toward halting the arms race between the Uni
States and the Soviet Union. VOL FACE 481
DATED this c?Qeday of 41,41,6w,A)
ATTEST:
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Secretary D' MAUDLIN, Confmissioner
, 1985.
BO OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
0 SCHUTES COUNTY, OREGON
LAU d NCE TUT,LE, Chairman
LO Commissioner
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