Passed Friday April 7th

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLATTSBURGH, NEW YORK PETITION FOR STRONG AND SUSTAINED GOVERNMENT

WHEREAS, it is the uniform practice of the US House of Representatives to receive petitions or resolutions from primary assemblies of the people, and

Whereas, on March 13th, 2003, the Plattsburgh City Council approved a resolution urging president George W. Bush to use all diplomatic means possible before resorting to force in the run up to the invasion of Iraq, and

Whereas, on March 20th, 2003 the United States of America, on the basis of evidence that proved to be erroneous, provided by the President, initiated this war in violation of International Law, and

Whereas, there is now substantial concern the President and his Administration misled Congress and the American people regarding the decision to go to war with Iraq; misstated and manipulated intelligence information regarding the justification for such war; countenanced torture and cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment and other illegal violations in Iraq and elsewhere; and permitted inappropriate retaliation against critics of their Administration, and

Whereas, growing numbers of Americans have lost confidence in our government;and in order to support our troops and protect our country from those that would do us harm; we need a strong and credible government with the faith and consent of the American people; and in an effort to restore confidence in our government, therefore

Be it resolved that Common Council of the City of Plattsburgh, New York endorses House Resolution 635 in calling for a select bipartisan committee investigation of the Iraq pre-war intelligence and the Executive's post occupation conduct and

Be it also resolved by the Common Council of the City of Plattsburgh New York, at this time of growing dissention, that our representative in the United States Congress, John McHugh, be hereby requested to co-sponsor and support HR 635 ,and

Be it resolved further that the Clerk of the City of Plattsburgh New York be, and is hereby, instructed to certify to the Clerk of the House of Representatives, under the seal of the City of Plattsburgh, a copy of this resolution and its adoption by the City of Plattsburgh, and that this resolution be entered in the United States Congressional Journal. The copies shall be marked with the word "Petition" at the top of the document and contain the authorizing signature of the clerk of the city of Plattsburgh, New York.