HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2321 - To show support and compassion for victims of March 2012 destructive tornadoes and flooding including Marysville, Indiana, and flooding in the South aCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO)3.).{
RESOLUTION ENCOURAGING CITIZENS OF MARYSVILLE TO SHOW SUPPORT AND
COMPASSION FOR VICTIMS OF MARCH 2012 DESTRUCTIVE TORNADOES AND FLOODING
INCLUDING MARYSVILLE,INDIANA,AND FLOODING IN THE SOUTH AND MIDWEST
BY DONATING TO AMERICAN RED CROSS TO AID STORM VICTIMS
WHEREAS,severe weather,including tornadoes,massive flooding,large hail,and intense thunderstorms have
had major effects on many states stretching from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast,including Alabama,
Arkansas,Indiana,lllinois,Mississippi,Missouri,Kentucky,and Tennessee;and
WHEREAS,these storms have devastated communities,including the complete obliteration of our namesake
city of Marysville in Indiana,caused more than three dozen deaths,and resulted in long-term economic damage
to the region;and
WHEREAS,in addition to the loss of lives as a result of these storms,thousands have suffered injuries,and
property damage which could reach into the billions of dollars;and
WHEREAS,communities large and small from the Great Lakes to the Gulf Coast have been devastated by
these disasters of epic proportions but have maintained a spirit of resiliency,hope,and faith;and
WHEREAS,the American Red Cross has distributed food and relief supplies,opened emergency shelters across
flood and tornado-devastated areas in the Midwest and South,and continues to assist with tracking the
whereabouts of missing loved ones,providing emotional and mental health support,and assessing storm
damage as part of recovery efforts;and
WHEREAS,citizens can demonstrate their support and compassion for victims of this tornado outbreak and
destructive flooding by donating to American Red Cross Disaster Relief:
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of Marysville,the City Council
concurring,encourage Citizens in Marysville to help another Marysville and the many other communities and
their residents who have suffered as a result of these severe storms and flooding;and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT if you would like to help people affected by disasters like tornadoes and
floods,you can make a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief by visiting www.redcross.org,
calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10
donation.Contributions may also be sent to the Snohomish County Red Cross chapter or to the American Red
Cross,P.O.Box 37243,Washington,DC 20013.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Marysville this 12th day of March,2012.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
GRANT K.WEED,City Attorney