Resolution of the City Council
of the city of Union City
expressing appreciation to the
Caravan Trading Company,
James Logan High School,
and Paddy's Coffee House
for their leadership in the effort to raise funds for South Asia tsunami disaster relief

WHEREAS, in response to the horrific tsunami of December 26, 2004 that laid waste to large areas of Indonesia, Thailand, Sri Lanka and India, killing an estimated 200,000+ people and causing billions of dollars in property damage, a worldwide relief effort has been undertaken; and

WHEREAS, tsunami relief efforts are taking place throughout the United States of America, California and the Bay Area, raising millions of dollars to date; and

WHEREAS, in the City of Union City, citizens, businesses and public agencies have taken up the challenge to raise money for tsunami disaster relief; and

WHEREAS, among the many donors in Union City, large businesses such as the Caravan Trading Company, which has donated over $78,000 worth of special baked goods (Meals ready to Eat) for disaster victims, public agencies such as James Logan High School, which has raised over $15,350 from students and faculty and employees, and small businesses such as Paddy's Coffee House, which has raised over $1500 by donating two days worth of sales proceeds, have responded accordingly; and

WHEREAS, the City of Union City is accepting tsunami disaster relief donations to the American Red Cross at all City facilities open to the public, including fire stations, community centers and City Hall; and

WHEREAS, the cumulative impact of these various forms of support from the City of Union City will be to provide badly needed assistance to the regions devastated by the tsunami.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Union City hereby expresses its sincere appreciation to the Caravan Trading Company, James Logan High School, Paddy's Coffee House, and all other donors in the City of Union City who have chosen to support tsunami relief efforts in South Asia.

DATED: JANUARY 25, 2005.