HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 11-02-2005-6aORANGE COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT
Meeting Date: November 2, 2005
Action Agenda
Item No. ~ - a
SUBJECT: Resolution Supporting the End of the War in Iraq
DEPARTMENT: Board of County PUBLIC HEARING: (YIN) No
Commissioners
ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT:
Proposed Resolution Commissioner Alice Gordon
Donna Baker, Clerk to the Board
245-2130
PURPOSE: To consider a proposed resolution supporting the end of the war in Iraq.
BACKGROUND: The Board of County Commissioners adopted a resolution in March 2003
titled "A Resolution Supporting Diplomatic Solutions to End the Conflict with Iraq"' which
encouraged agencies and governments to come together in brokering a peaceful accord in Iraq
rather than waging what could only be called a devastating war.
Commissioner Gordan has proposed a new resolution supporting the end of the war in Iraq.
While recognizing the service and bravery of our Armed Forces and not diminishing but rather
acknowledging the potential danger to our military personnel, it is time for the United States to
bring a rapid conclusion to the war in Iraq in order to bring our men and women home safely.
Orange County Government is aware of the devastating effects this war has caused, not only
on the lives of our service men and women, and their families, but also on the economy of our
country, with billions of dollars that could be better spent on health care; social services,
education and infrastructure.
The resolution, if adopted, calls upon the government of the United States to develop a clear
strategy for a swift ending to the war in Iraq, which will bring our military personnel home. The
resolution will also be forwarded to federal and state legislative delegations on behalf of the
residents of Orange County.
FINANCIAL IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION (S): The Manager recommends that the Board consider and adopt the
proposed resolution.
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ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
A RESOLUTION
SUPPORTING THE END OF THE WAR IN IRAQ
WHEREAS, the men and women in the Armed Forces deserve our gratitude for their
service and bravery; and,
WHEREAS, our service personnel should be put in harm's way only for,just cause; and
WHEREAS, the Orange County Board of Commissioners adopted a Resolution
Supporting Diplomatic Solutions to End the Conflict in Iraq on March 24, 2003; and
WHEREAS, the war in Iraq has caused the death of 2000 United States service personnel
and tens of thousands of Iraqis; and
WHEREAS, in a time of economic difficulty at home the present Administration's policy
has cost tens of billions of dollars that would be better spent on health care, social
services, education and infrastructure, both here and in other countries; and
WHEREAS, while we support the values, the government and the citizen soldiers of the
United States, we believe there should be a rapid conclusion to the war in Iraq in order to
bring our men and women safely home;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Orange County Board of
Commissioners calls upon the government of the united States to develop a clear strategy
for' a swift ending to the war in Iraq which will bring our soldiers home;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be forwarded to federal and state
legislative delegations on behalf of the residents of Orange County..
This the 2"`~ Day of November 2005.
Moses Carey, .Tr., Chair
Orange County Board of Commissioners