Res 26-86 RESOLUTION NO. 26-86
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DELRAY
BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, THANKING
GREAT BRITAIN'S PRIME MINISTER MARGARET THATCHER FOR
HER SUPPORT AND THAT OF HER MAJESTY'S GOVERNMENT
SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE WITH THE UNITED STATES' PROGRAM
AND OPERATIONS IN COMBATING LIBYAN TERRORISM;
PROVIDING FOR COPIES OF THIS RESOLUTION.
WHEREAS, the United States of American recently conducted military
operations against certain targets in Libya to combat its terrorist activities throughout
the world; and,
WHEREAS, the support and assistance provided by Great Britain through its
Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and Her Majesty's Government were essential to the
ultimate success of this military operation, since U.S. military bases in Great Britain
were required to be the home base of some of the major aircraft used in this
anti-terrorism operation; and,
WHEREAS, in the face of harsh criticism from some of the United States' allies
and their further lack of support, Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stood firm in her
direct support of the United States' efforts; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, United
States of America, on behalf of its grateful citizens and residents wishes the Prime
Minister and the British people to be aware of its appreciation for their support and
assistance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Delray Beach, Florida,
United States of America, on behalf of the residents and citizens of the City of Delray
Beach, Florida, does hereby wish to formally thank Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher of
Great Britain,. and that of Her Majesty's Government, for their support and assistance
with the United States' program and operations in combating Libyan terrorism.
Section 2. That the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to furnish
copies of this Resolution to the President of the United States of America, Prime
Minister Margaret Thatcher, appropriate members of the United States Congress, and to
the Government of France through their local consulate.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 22nd day of
April , 1986.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City/Clerk