Nags Head passes
resolution
The Nags Head Board of Commissioners
unanimously passed a resolution May 7 honoring the crew
of the Latvian freighter Ciltvaira hours before
simultaneous memorial ceremonies took place on the Outer
Banks and in Latvia.
The resolution, written by
Mayor Bob Muller, reads:
"Whereas, on January 19,
1942, the Freighter Ciltvaira, sailing under the Latvian
flag, was attacked and sunk by the German submarine
and;
"Whereas, the crew of the Ciltvaira served
the Allied cause during World War II despite the
occupation of their country by both the German and
Russian armies and;
"Whereas the Ciltvaira and
its crew should serve as a reminder of the contributions
made by the many Latvian and free fighters from other
occupied countries who fought tyranny on behalf of the
Allies during World War II and;
"Whereas the
Ciltvaira and its crew should also serve as a reminder
of the struggles of all occupied nations to throw off
the bonds of tyranny.
"Now therefore be it
resolved that The Board of Commissioners of the Town of
Nags Head extends its deep appreciation and sincere
thanks to the brave crew of the Ciltvaira and to all the
Latvians and fighters from other occupied countries who
fought beside our country during World War II.
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"Be it further resolved that the
Board of Commissioners of the Town of Nags Head salutes
the country of Latvia and extends its sincere wish that
the bright light of freedom shall forever shine on
Latvia and all the world and that our nations shall live
in peace."
Mayor Pro Tem George Farah read the
resolution during Thursday's wreath-laying ceremony,
held a short distance from Ciltvaira street, named years
ago in honor of the vessel and its crew.
"This is
part of Nags Head's history," he said. "This is where we
come from."
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