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September 11th Response Page:

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH RESPONSE TO THE COMMUNITY

 

 

 

 LETTER FROM ADS PRESIDENT TO THE WHITE HOUSE

AMERICAN DRUZE SOCIETY
http://www.druze.com  

National Office correspondence:
P.O. Box 9276 Glendale, CA 91226
Tel. (323) 255-1455 & (323) 255-5237 Fax (323) 255-9155
E-mail: ads@druze.com or infoads@yahoo.com
September 17, 200

 

President George W. Bush
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500

Dear Mr. President:

On behalf of the American Druze Society ("ADS"), I would like to express the shock, outrage and anger that the American Druze community and, I am sure, the entire Arab-American community feels as a result of the heinous and reprehensible attacks against our country and way of life. Our hearts go out to everyone in our great nation who was affected by the horrible tragedies. They are in our thoughts and prayers. We are not alone in facing this attack; it is an assault on freedom and the basic human rights of all people. Therefore, I was glad to see you express the fact that this cowardly attack was aimed at all Americans. Indeed, as Americans, all ADS members share in our country's pain and we are committed to supporting our nation and our fellow citizens in every way possible.

To this end, the ADS is proud to be organizing nationwide blood donation drives in addition to establishing a relief fund to assist the victims of this despicable act. We remain dedicated to helping all Americans and our country in the struggle to get through this national nightmare.

In closing, the ADS would like to thank you for your leadership in connection with this tragic situation. We are confident that our government, under your guidance, will take appropriate action against those responsible after careful investigation and consideration.

May God bless you, America and all its citizens.

Best regards,
Fadi Zuhayri
ADS National President

 

 

 



 LETTER FROM ADS PRESIDENT TO THE COMMUNITY

 

Dear ADS local chapters Presidents and Board members,  ADS members and
friends of the community,


In light of the tragic events in our country, the ADS National held an
emergency board meeting on Friday 9/14 and approved the actions listed
below. Our American Druze community is shocked, outraged and angered by the
heinous and reprehensible attacks on our country and way of life. Our hearts
go out to everyone who was affected by the horrible tragedies. They are in
our thoughts and prayers.

I ask for your help in supporting the ADS special relief fund and blood
donation drives. Please spread the word in your local chapters and the
community at large.

1) The American Druze Society has established a special fund for donations
to the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on New York City,
Washington, DC, and Pennsylvania. As proud Americans we hope that all ADS members and supporters contribute to this fund.
Please make your checks payable to the "ADS - Sept. 11 USA Recovery Fund".
Our Federal tax identification number is provided to you when requested. The ADS is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and contributions to it ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE  to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Please mail your donations to:
ADS
P.O.Box 9276
Glendale, CA 91226

2) We ask all ADS chapters and members of our community to organize and
support blood donation drives in their local cities and neighborhoods. The
ADS Southern CA chapter will be contacting the Red Cross to explore setting
up and organizing a blood donation day at our Druze Cultural center.

3) We will be sending a letter to President Bush on behalf of our ADS
community condemning the terrorist attacks and pledging our support to our
great nation. Please note that there should be no public statement on behalf
of the ADS by individual members or chapters unless coordinated and approved
in advance by the ADS National represented by the National President and
Board.  

Thank you for your leadership, support and active involvement in our beloved
community.

Best regards,

Fadi Zuhayri
ADS National President