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Resolutions Adopted at the
67th Annual Conference of Mayors
New Orleans, Louisiana
June 11-15, 1999 |
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING NOBEL PRIZE NOMINATION
FOR THE REVEREND JESSE JACKSON
WHEREAS, in May 1999, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. led a successful
delegation of religious and civic leaders to secure the release of Specialist Steven
Gonzales, Staff Sergeant Andrew Ramirez, and Staff Sergeant Christopher Stone from
captivity in the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and
WHEREAS, in September 1990, the Reverend Jackson negotiated the release of more
than 700 foreign nationals being held hostage in Iraq, including 47 U.S. citizens, after
the invasion of Kuwait; and
WHEREAS, in June 1984 the Reverend Jackson secured the release of 48 political
prisoners in Cuba, including 22 U.S. citizens; and
WHEREAS, in January 1984, the Reverend Jackson negotiated the release by Syrian
President Hafez Assad of Navy Lt. Robert O. Goodman, Jr.; and
WHEREAS, in his current capacity as President Clinton’s special envoy to
Africa and as a private citizen, the Reverend Jackson has been a tireless advocate for
human rights and democracy and mutually-beneficial trade relationships in Africa for more
than three decades; and
WHEREAS, in his diplomatic missions, the Reverend Jackson has succeeded against
great odds and in the face of grave personal risk,
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that The United States Conference of Mayors
affirms H.R. 159 which commends the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. for his successful
diplomatic mission to the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that The United States Conference of Mayors supports the
Reverend Jesse L. Jackson’s nomination for a Nobel Peace Prize for his longstanding
and courageous commitment to peaceful diplomacy.
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