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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Roseville City Council: 1. recognizes September 11, 2011, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and a day to come together as a Nation; and 2. offers its deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001,terrorist attacks; and 3. honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, State and local officials, volunteers, and countless others who aided the innocent victims of those attacks and, in doing so, bravely risked and often gave their own lives; and 4. recognizes the valiant service, actions, and sacrifices of United States personnel, including members of the United States Armed Forces, the United States intelligence agencies,the United States diplomatic service, homeland security and law enforcement personnel, and their families, who have given so much, including their lives and well- being, to support the cause of freedom and defend the security of the United States; and 5. reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work tirelessly to defeat those who attacked the United States; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that on the tenth anniversary of this tragic day in United States history,the City of Roseville calls upon people and institutions throughout the United States, including media outlets; houses of worship; military organizations; veterans organizations; airlines; airports; railroads; sports teams; Federal, State and local governments; police, fire, and public safety offices; educational institutions; businesses; and other public and private institutions; to observe a moment of remembrance on September 11, 2011; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Of Roseville encourages a moment of remembrance beginning at 12:00 p.m. Central Daylight Time by, to the maximum extent practicable ceasing work or other activity and marking the moment in an appropriate manner, including ringing bells, blowing whistles, or sounding sirens. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Member Johnson, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: McGehee, Pust, Johnson, Willmus and Roe and the following voted against the same: none. WHEREUPON said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.