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WHEREAS, the events that took place on September 11, 2001, exist forever in our hearts and minds as a day of great tragedy and exemplary patriotism; and
WHEREAS, the members of the Knights of Columbus and their families extend their deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who perished on that fateful day; and
WHEREAS, we as Brother Knights continue to honor those individuals who selflessly gave or risked their lives to help free the trapped, care for the injured, or search for the missing; and
WHEREAS, when learning of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Pope John Paul II's first response was to express "profound sorrow" to all Americans and to offer "heartfelt prayers to the Lord" on a day he described as a "dark day in the history of humanity"; and
WHEREAS, the Holy Father asks that we join him in his prayer that the "spiral of hatred and violence will not prevail" and that "the Blessed Virgin, Mother of Mercy, fill the hearts of all with wise thoughts and peaceful intentions";
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the Knights of Columbus and their families remain committed to fulfilling the Holy Father's vision for a peaceful world; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that we respond to the Holy Father's plea to "reject the ways of hatred and violence" and to find "religious faith as a source of renewed hope"; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that we continue to honor the memory of those killed or injured in the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks by designating every eleventh day of September as a day committed to praying for both peace and a secure world; and
FURTHER RESOLVED, that we continue our quest for peace by promising to recite the Lord's Prayer each day.
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