EXPRESSING SOLIDARITY WITH THE WORLD IN ITS FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM.

WHEREAS, the ongoing threat of terrorism since September 11, 2001 has hurt the economies of New Mexico and the United States, damaging tourism and creating a negative economic atmosphere; and

WHEREAS, the ongoing threat of terrorism at home and abroad has required enhanced security for our citizens and diverted local, state and federal resources from other critical domestic programs; and

WHEREAS, the world is engaged in a struggle against terrorism; and

WHEREAS, terrorist organizations are conducting an organized and deliberate campaign of terror aimed at inflicting as many casualties as possible; and

WHEREAS, the campaign of terror includes the use of suicide bomber attacks; and

WHEREAS, tens of thousands of lives have been lost to campaigns of terror, many being in the United States due to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and

WHEREAS, terrorist forces have murdered scores of innocent people; and

WHEREAS, military operations are constantly engaged in an effort to defend against the ongoing acts of terror and are aimed at dismantling the terrorist infrastructure;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO that it express its support of the fight against terrorism; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that it urge all nations in the region to vigorously pursue efforts to achieve a just and lasting peace in the world.