55-22 Resolution West Orange Council of the Township of West Orange Supporting Ukraines Govenment and Citizens.pdf

55-22 March 15, 2022 TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE ESSEX COUNTY, NEW JERSEY A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP COUNCIL OF THE TOWNSHIP OF WEST ORANGE SUPPORTING UKRAINE’S GOVERNMENT AND CITIZENS WHEREAS, the Nation of Russia has invaded with deadly military force the independent nation of Ukraine in an unprovoked act of hostility that has been condemned by all freedom loving nations; and WHEREAS, the Ukrainian people and its government have shown unwavering bravery in response to the unprovoked act of aggression by the Russians and continue to strive towards a democratic and independent state despite Russia’s crime against peace; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and any actions by Russia to escalate the conflict further and calls on Russia to return to diplomatic solutions to resolve this conflict; and WHEREAS, the Township of West Orange, the State of New Jersey and the United States support a democratic and independent Ukraine, free of the influence of Russia or any other country; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Council of the Township of West Orange, County of Essex, State of New Jersey that the Township condemns the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and supports the citizens of Ukraine in pursuing democracy and independence. Karen J. Carnevale, R.M.C. Susan McCartney, Council President Municipal Clerk Adopted: