Resolution 0769094
CITY OF ALAMEDA RESOLUTION NO. 7690
CONCERNING REPATRIATION OF CAPTURED AMERICAN AND ALLIED
FIGHTING MEN
WHEREAS, the government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam acceded to THE GENEVA CONVEN-
TION 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 circum-
stances"; 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 COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALAMEDA that the President of the
United States is urged to condemn the repressive and cruel treatment of American and allied prisoners of
war; to press the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and other signators 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 with-
drawal 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 28, 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:
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 international 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."
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I, the undersigned, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly
introduced and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda in regular meeting assembled on the
3rd day of November, 1970, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmen Fore, Longaker, McCall and President La Croix, Jr., (4).
NOES: None.
ABSENT: Councilman Levy, (1).
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of said
City this 4th day of November, 1970.
(SEAL)
IRMA L. NELSON
City Clerk of the City of Alameda
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I hereby certify that the foregoing is a full, true and correct copy of ''City of Alameda
Resolution No, 7690, CONCERNING REPATRIATION OF CAPTURED AMERICAN AND ALLIED FIGHTING MEN," introduced
and adopted by the Council of the City of Alameda on the 3rd day of November, 1970.
City Clerk of the City of Alameda