1985-16 English as Official LanguageRESOLUTION NO.: 85-16
WHEREAS, the United States of America has been and is the
land of promise for immigrants from many nations; and
WHEREAS, the United States of America has attained hope,
strength and pre-eminence in world affairs through the unified
effort of its diversified peoples; and
WHEREAS, unification of those diversified peoples offers the
most promise of success when accomplished within a cultural
fabric of one language which is spoken, written and understood by
all; and
WHEREAS, there are immigrants from certain nations in
sufficient numbers that there are arguments in favor of creating
a bilingual society; and
WHEREAS, there are reasons to believe that a bilingual
society is not in keeping with the "melting pot", well
assimilated foundation of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of English as the official language
will bring official recognition to the principle that a common
language is necessary to preserve the basic interenal unity
required for political stability and cohesion; and
WHEREAS, the adoption of English as the official language
will reaffirm that we are truly "One Nation.... Indivisible...";
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Okeechobee, Florida that English is designated as the
official language of the City of Okeechobee, Florida.
PASSED and ADOPTED in session held this 17th day of
December , 1985
OAKLAND CHAPMAN, MA R
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BONNIE THOMAS,CLERK
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