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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-122
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, URGING THE STATE OF ALASKA TO OFFER
ITSELF AS THE SITE OF A CONFERENCE FOR PEACE IN
NORTHEAST ASIA
WHEREAS, the state of Alaska is engaged in internation-
al trade with member countries of the Northeast Asia Region,
which trade stimulates great mutual economic and social
benefits; and
WHEREAS, an atmosphere of peace and understanding
enhances the possibility of continuing and expanding those
economic and social benefits to a wider range of people in
Northeast Asia and the North Pacific Regions; and
WHEREAS, on October 18, 1988, at the 43rd Session of
the General Assembly of the United Nations, His Excellency
Mr. Roh Tae Woo, President of the Republic of Korea, pro-
posed a consultative conference for peace among the United
States of America, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics,
the People's Republic of China, Japan, as well as North and
South Korea; and
WHEREAS, such a conference could deal with a broad
range of issues concerning peace, stability, progress and
prosperity within the area; and
WHEREAS, Alaska is a key geographical, political and
economic member of the North Pacific Region, with historical
and existing ties to the attendants at such a consultative
conference; and
WHEREAS, Alaska is well situated as
hub to present a convenient gathering
nations; and
a transportation
point for those
WHEREAS, excellent communications
ities are always immediately available
of such an assemblage; and
and meeting facil-
to meet the demands
WHEREAS, such a consultative conference could clearly
serve the quest for world peace; and
WHEREAS, Governor Cowper announced on October 29, 1988,
that the state of Alaska would propose to be the site of
that consultative conference;
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION NO. 88-122
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The state of Alaska is hereby urged to
offer itself as the venue of a consultative conference for
peace in Northeast Asia, such conference to be comprised of
representatives of the United States of America, the Union
of Soviet Socialist Republics, the People's Republic of
China, Japan, South Korea and North Korea.
Section 2. Copies of this resolution shall be sent to
the Honorable Governor Steve Cowper, the Honorable Senator
Frank Murkowski, the Honorable Senator Ted Stevens, the
Honorable Congressman Don Young, Korean Consul General Suk
Hong Kang, Japanese Consul General Kiyoaki Suehiro, and
Director of International Trade Bob Poe.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immedi-
ately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEWARD, ALASKA, this 7th day of November , 19~.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
DUNHAM, GIESELER, MEEHAN, NOLL & SIMUTIS
NONE
HILTON & O'BRIEN
NONE
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
HUGHES, THORSNESS, GANTZ,
POWELL & BRUNDIN, Attorneys
for the City of Seward, AK
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Fred B. Arvidson
City Attorney
(City Seal)
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