0358 RESOLUTION NO. 3 5 8 (023 -85)
A RESOLUTION INVITING CITIZENS OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, TO
LIGHT PORCHLIGHTS, CANDLES OR OTHER LIGHTS FROM DUSK TO DAWN
ON NOVEMBER 19 AND 20, 1985
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, President of the United States Ronald Reagan and
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 or 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 City Council of the City
of Jacksonville, Arkansas, that:
All citizens are invited to light porchlights, 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 from the
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RESOLUTION NO. 3 5 8 PAGE TWO
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
United States and the Soviet Union.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED 7th day of November 1985.
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AMES G. EID, rYOR
ATTEST:
LUL . LEONA , CLERK
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