Showing posts with label Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Nuclear Free Takoma Park Committee. Show all posts
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Nuclear-free Zone Committee meets tonight Thursday March 17th
Join us tonight at Takoma Park City Hall at 7:30 for a meeting of the Takoma Park Nuclear-free Zone Committee. We plan to discuss the launch of nuclear-free movie nights, how the Japanese nuclear crisis impacts us in Takoma Park and other stuff. This is an open meeting and the public is invited! We hope to see you there.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Thanks for Coming to Our Birthday!
We had a great turnout, great presentations, great music and great ice cream.
Didn't make it? Video of the event is available here.
Didn't make it? Video of the event is available here.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Resolution Recognizing the 25th Anniversary
Many thanks to resolution sponsor Ward 5 Councilmember Reuben Snipper: one of the NFTPC's first committee members!
Introduced by: Councilmember Snipper
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND RESOLUTION 2008-88
Resolution Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Adoption of the Takoma Park Nuclear-Free Zone Act and Declaring December 7-13, 2008 as Nuclear-Free Zone Week
WHEREAS, renewed production of nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons, with their immense drain on the world's resources, presents humanity and all of creation with a magnified specter of nuclear holocaust and attendant epidemic of cancer incidence; and
WHEREAS, the production of nuclear energy creates highly radioactive nuclear waste whose transportation, along with the transportation of other nuclear materials, further increases the risks to public safety; and
WHEREAS, there is no adequate method of protecting Takoma Park residents and their neighbors from either a nuclear attack or transport accident; and
WHEREAS, the failure of nations to agree on sustainable treaties for curtailing nuclear proliferation makes it necessary for people themselves and for their local representatives to assert and reassert their dedication to ending threats such as these; and
WHEREAS, the United States, as the leading producer of nuclear weapons, is an ideal place to begin; and
WHEREAS, popular resolve has proven able to reduce the threat of nuclear disaster; and
WHEREAS, the gift of public wealth to the nuclear industry, and the nuclear-polluted water, air and land that have resulted, limit the wealth we can use for generating a multitude of jobs in producing and distributing sustainable energy choices, in providing health care for all, and the overall enhancement of the quality of our lives; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1983, Takoma Park, in light of the hugely popular nuclear-free movement, joined with some 370 city councils, 71 county councils, 446 town meetings and 150 national and international organizations in endorsing the Nuclear Freeze Resolution, establishing itself as a nuclear-free zone; and
WHEREAS, in the intervening years, as governments have fallen and treaties have been scrapped, much of this enthusiasm has been dissipated; and
WHEREAS, well aware that the issues continue, the City of Takoma Park has sustained its commitment to an environment and a future free from toxic nuclear threats; and
WHEREAS, the City of Takoma Park Nuclear-Free Zone Act establishes the City as a nuclear-free zone in that work on nuclear weapons is prohibited and that harmful exposure to high-level nuclear waste is limited within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the Act prohibits the production of nuclear weapons in the City, as well as facilities, equipment, components, supplies or substances used for the production of nuclear weapons; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a socially responsible investment policy as required by the Act, specifically addressing any investments the City may have or may plan to have in industries and institutions which are knowingly and intentionally engaged in the production of nuclear weapons; and
WHEREAS, the Act mandates that the City and its officials, employees or agents may not knowingly and intentionally grant any award, contract, purchase order, or lease, directly or indirectly, to any nuclear weapons producer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND, calls upon its residents and all civic and educational organizations to observe the week of December 7-13, 2008 as Nuclear-Free Zone Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the nuclear-free zone.
Adopted this 24th day of November, 2008.
Online here (pdf): City Council resolution recognizing the anniversary and declaring the Week of December 7-13, 2008 at Nuclear-Free Zone Week.
Introduced by: Councilmember Snipper
CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND RESOLUTION 2008-88
Resolution Recognizing the 25th Anniversary of Adoption of the Takoma Park Nuclear-Free Zone Act and Declaring December 7-13, 2008 as Nuclear-Free Zone Week
WHEREAS, renewed production of nuclear reactors and nuclear weapons, with their immense drain on the world's resources, presents humanity and all of creation with a magnified specter of nuclear holocaust and attendant epidemic of cancer incidence; and
WHEREAS, the production of nuclear energy creates highly radioactive nuclear waste whose transportation, along with the transportation of other nuclear materials, further increases the risks to public safety; and
WHEREAS, there is no adequate method of protecting Takoma Park residents and their neighbors from either a nuclear attack or transport accident; and
WHEREAS, the failure of nations to agree on sustainable treaties for curtailing nuclear proliferation makes it necessary for people themselves and for their local representatives to assert and reassert their dedication to ending threats such as these; and
WHEREAS, the United States, as the leading producer of nuclear weapons, is an ideal place to begin; and
WHEREAS, popular resolve has proven able to reduce the threat of nuclear disaster; and
WHEREAS, the gift of public wealth to the nuclear industry, and the nuclear-polluted water, air and land that have resulted, limit the wealth we can use for generating a multitude of jobs in producing and distributing sustainable energy choices, in providing health care for all, and the overall enhancement of the quality of our lives; and
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1983, Takoma Park, in light of the hugely popular nuclear-free movement, joined with some 370 city councils, 71 county councils, 446 town meetings and 150 national and international organizations in endorsing the Nuclear Freeze Resolution, establishing itself as a nuclear-free zone; and
WHEREAS, in the intervening years, as governments have fallen and treaties have been scrapped, much of this enthusiasm has been dissipated; and
WHEREAS, well aware that the issues continue, the City of Takoma Park has sustained its commitment to an environment and a future free from toxic nuclear threats; and
WHEREAS, the City of Takoma Park Nuclear-Free Zone Act establishes the City as a nuclear-free zone in that work on nuclear weapons is prohibited and that harmful exposure to high-level nuclear waste is limited within the City limits; and
WHEREAS, the Act prohibits the production of nuclear weapons in the City, as well as facilities, equipment, components, supplies or substances used for the production of nuclear weapons; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted a socially responsible investment policy as required by the Act, specifically addressing any investments the City may have or may plan to have in industries and institutions which are knowingly and intentionally engaged in the production of nuclear weapons; and
WHEREAS, the Act mandates that the City and its officials, employees or agents may not knowingly and intentionally grant any award, contract, purchase order, or lease, directly or indirectly, to any nuclear weapons producer.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TAKOMA PARK, MARYLAND, calls upon its residents and all civic and educational organizations to observe the week of December 7-13, 2008 as Nuclear-Free Zone Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the establishment of the nuclear-free zone.
Adopted this 24th day of November, 2008.
Online here (pdf): City Council resolution recognizing the anniversary and declaring the Week of December 7-13, 2008 at Nuclear-Free Zone Week.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Come celebrate Nuclear-Free Takoma Park, December 10, 7:30-8:30 at City Hall
Pass the word to friends and family! Look forward to seeing you there. Print out the flyer below to help spread the word.
Nuclear Free Takoma Park 25th Anniversary Flyer
Nuclear Free Takoma Park 25th Anniversary Flyer
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