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<br /> I <br /> "By this proclamation, we encourage the citizens of Eugene to partici- <br /> pate in the activities planned by the Hiroshima-Nagasaki Commemoration <br /> Committee in order that we, the citizens of Eugene, may take this e <br /> opportunity to reflect on this vital part of our history, to educate <br /> ourselves and our children, to meditate on the significance of Hiro- <br /> shima and Nagasaki, and to strengthen or resolve that nuclear weapons <br /> shall be banished from the Earth." <br /> "We further urge all citizens to observe a three-minute period of <br /> silence at noon on Saturday, August 9, Nagasaki Day, in remembrance of <br /> those who died 35 years ago and in witness to our determination that <br /> nuclear weapons shall never be used again." <br /> Mr. Lieuallen asked the council to support this event and urged the <br /> citizens of Eugene to take part in the activities. Ms. Schue indi- <br /> cated agreement with Mr. Lieuallen's comments. <br /> Mayor Keller stated that the City has a history of not having proclama- <br /> tions, but he felt that sending a letter of support stating that the <br /> council would encourage citizens to participate would be appropriate. <br /> Ms. Schue indicated concurrence with Mayor Keller's comments and <br /> agreed that a letter should be sent. <br /> Mr. Lieuallen thanked the council for their support. Mayor Keller <br /> said that the letter would go out in today's mail. <br />D. Eugene Cycling Club Race <br /> Mr. Lieuallen introduced Linda Gordon, Eugene Cycling Club, to give e <br /> information about the race that that club will be holding on August 24 <br /> in Skinner Butte Park. <br /> Ms. Gordon explained that there would be a series of races, and their <br /> hope is to have an 11:50 a.m. politicians' race. She said she had <br /> discussed this with Ernie Drapela, Parks & Recreation, who suggested <br /> holding the politicians' race on the flat part of the course with the <br /> winner being the one with the slowest, not the fastest, time. She <br /> asked for a commitment from the councilors and stated that two Lane <br /> County Commissioners had agreed to take part. <br /> Ms. Miller said she would be out of town. <br /> Mayor Keller appointed ~r. Lieuallen as chairperson to arrange for <br /> councilors to take part. Mr. Delay stated that he would participate. <br /> Ms. Gordon stated that Eugene Parks & Recreation Department is <br /> holding a Bike Fair at the same time which will be covered in Sunset <br /> magazine. They are projecting that 4,000 people will attend. <br /> . <br /> 8/6/80--2 <br />