| WHEREAS, the unprovoked
attacks of September 11, 2011, upon America by foreign
terrorists have thrust the United Sates and
other countries into military action they never
envisioned; and WHEREAS,
the challenges facing all of the civilized people
of the world as they relate to the war on
terrorism will not end until those responsible
are eliminated or brought to justice; and
WHEREAS, America
is fully committed to ensuring our freedoms
remain unfettered and sovereign for all
generations, now and forever; and
WHEREAS, there is
a need to focus world opinion upon the eradication
of these inhumane acts perpetrated around the
globe; and
WHEREAS, one way
to accomplish this is to never forget that those
innocent victims did not die in vain; and
WHEREAS, America
can fight back by reminding the world that the
deaths of innocent people will always be
remembered and that they will be forever loved;
and
WHEREAS, a noble
and appropriate way to accomplish this is trough
the annual celebration of their living; and
WHEREAS, there is
no better way than the commemoration of
September 11th, each year, throughout the land
including:
- the promotion
of global peace and goodwill
- the demonstration
of America's resolve and perseverance to win
the war on terrorism
- the
advancement of responsible citizenship
- the encouragement
of patriotism and love of country
- the poignant
remembrance of those innocent victims who
died September 11th as heroes;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, John P.
de Jonqh, Jr., Governor of the
United States Virgin Is1ands, by virtue of the authority vested
in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954, as amended, do hereby
proclaim the week of Sunday, September 11, 2011 as, as "A
Day of Remembrance" in the United States
Virgin Islands in respect for those whose lives
were suddenly, without cause, and pointlessly
taken from them on September 11, 2001. May they
forever rest in peace and abide in our memories.
I call upon
all residents of the United States Virgin
Islands to join with me as we pay tribute to
their sacrifice on this special day of
remembrance.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and cause
the Seal. of the Government of the Virgin Islands
of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin
Islands, this 6th day of September, A.D., 2011.
John P.
de Jongh, Jr.
Governor
Attest:
Gregory
R. Francis
Lieutenant Governor
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