HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 3433RESOLUTION NO. 3433
RESOLUTION RE REPATRIATION OF CAPTURED AMERICAN
AND ALLIED FIGHTING MEN
WHEREAS, the government of the Democratic Republic of
Vietnam acceded to "THE GENEVA CONVENTION RELATIVE TO
THE TREATMENT OF PRISONERS OF WAR," August 12, 1949,
which provides that "The High Contracting Parties undertake to
respect and to ensure respect for the present Convention in all
circumstances:" and
WHEREAS, the government of the Democratic Republic of
Vietnam has evidenced no intention, thus far, of compliance with
the Articles of the Geneva Convention to which it is honor bound
as a signator and as a civilized nation; and
WHEREAS, the repeated appeals on the part of wives, parents,
children and other dependents of the Americans who are prisoners
of war, or are missing in action, have proven ineffective, thus
far, through diplomatic, military and humanitarian channels: now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, by the City of Lodi City Council assembled
on November 4, 1970, that this group representing the citizens
of the City of Lodi, urges the President of the United States to
condemn the repressive and cruel treatment of American and
allied prisoners of war; to press the Democratic Republic of
Vietnam and other signatores to the Geneva Convention for the
immediate designation of a Protecting Power or a recognized
international humanitarian organization to carry out the protective
measures for prisoners outlined in the Articles of the Geneva
Convention; to effect the repatriation of all Americans detained
by the Democratic Republic of Vietnam prior to the withdrawal
of United States Military Forces from Southeast Asia; during
this week citizens are urged to sign petitions directed at the
Government of North Vietnam which should state:
"There is no issue upon which we, as citizens of the
United States and as human beings, are more united
than our concern for the welfare of our men whom
you hold captive. On June ZS, 1957, you signed the
Geneva Conventions which embody the morality of
world citizenship with respect to the treatment of
prisoners of war. The men you now detain can pose
no threat to you. These men did not wish to leave
home and fight but„have done their duty to their
country, just as you require of your citizens. There
are presently 1,095 men unaccounted for and presumed
to be in your hands.
"We are asking that you live up to the obligations
you assumed upon signing the Geneva Conventions by:
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1. Releasing the names, addresses and state of
health of every man held in your camps.
2. Repatriating or removing to a neutral country
all sick and wounded prisoners.
3. Permitting the Red Cross or some other inter-
national humanitarian organization to monitor
the prison camps and help minister to the
needs of the captives.
4. Allowing prisoners to send and receive mail,
including shipments of food, clothing, medical
supplies and educational and recreational
materials. "
Dated: November 4, 1970
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 3433 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in regular
meeting held November 4, 1970 by the following vote:
Ayes: Councilmen - EHRHARDT, HUGHES, KATNICH
and SCHAFFER
Noes: Councilmen - None
Absent: KIRSTEN