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"I Thank You" says New York Mayor to 

people of Kingston upon Thames

14 November, 2001  In a week when the population of New York City are coming to terms with further tragedy on the streets, residents of the Royal Borough received a letter of thanks from the Big Apple for their support and goodwill.

Following the attack on the World Trade Centre on September 11th 2001, the Mayor of Kingston, Cllr. Jeremy Thorn wrote to the Mayor Giuliani in New York City with a message of condolence on behalf of all the Council and residents of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames.

The letter of thanks received from Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor of New York City, reads:

"Thank you for your kind letter concerning the attack on the
World Trade Centre. I know that all New Yorkers deeply appreciate your thoughts and prayers on behalf of the victims and their families.

"In the aftermath of this unimaginable tragedy, New Yorkers
and Americans have united as never before. Inspired by countless examples of courage and generosity, we have met the worst of humanity with the best of humanity.

"God bless America."
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