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Suggested by: Council Member Swarner
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, SUPPORTING
THE CONCEPT OF PEACE BOTH IN THE WORLD AND LOCALLY.
WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council believes that while conflict is a normal and
inevitable part of the human experience, choosing war and other forms of violence is
not the solution to our problems; and,
WHEREAS, the residents of the City of Kenai hope for a world of peace and non-
violence for their families, friends, and neighbors; and,
WHEREAS, we are beset by a multitude of problems here at home, from bullying and
gang violence, rape and domestic violence, to school shootings threatening the lives
and health of our children, ail of which drain our emotional, spiritual, psychological
and financial resources; and,
WHEREAS, there are more than 20 major armed conflicts raging around the globe,
including the conflict in Middle East; and,
WHEREAS, terrorism is a real and serious threat to our security and we have the best
military technologies in the world yet we are missing and need to augment our
educational, humanitarian, and psychological technologies, and increase our
understanding of the cultural and religious differences among nations; and,
WHEREAS, it is clear reducing violence will save lives as well as billions of dollars that
can be used to address other human needs; and,
WHEREAS, there is a wealth of genius in our nation to deal with the crucial issues of
violence, yet the best thinking of the American people in regard to violence prevention
is not currently reflected in our national and local policies; and,
WHEREAS, local conflict resolution and anti-violence campaigns such as the Boys and
Girls Club peer counseling program, the LeeShore Center programs to counter
domestic violence, and the Kenai Peninsula School District's conflict resolution and
anti-bullying programs should be supported by both local governments and the
community members; and,
WHEREAS, on a national level programs such as the United States Institute of Peace
whose goals are to prevent and resolve international conflicts, promote post-conflict
stability and development, and increase the tools, knowledge and intellectual capital
for conflict management worldwide should be supported; and,
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WHEREAS, the Kenai City Council believes peaceful and harmonious relationships
between all peoples should be a goal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI,
ALASKA, hereby supports the concept of peace both in the world and locally.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 17th day of
September, 2008.
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PAT PORTER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Carol L. Freas, City Clerk
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