To the Struggle Against World Terrorism

To the struggle against world terrorism is a monument to those who perished at the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. It is a gift from the city of Moscow, Russia and its creator, Zurab Tsereteli. In December 2003 the Mayor and Council in Jersey City, NJ voted unanimously to accept the monument. Unfortunately, local politics has halted the project for a year.

Jersey City, NJ (PRWEB) December 8, 2004 -- Today, Emily Madoff, counsel for To the Struggle Against World Terrorism Corp. released a letter sent to the Jersey City Municipal Council and Mayor Healy regarding the monument To the Struggle Against World Terrorism by Zurab Tsereteli.

"I understand the focus of Jersey City was on the Special Election to replace Mayor Cunningham, so I advised the artist, the City of Moscow, and the government of the Russian Federation to be patient," Madoff said. "However, the Municipal council members and Mayor Healy have been aware of the project for over a year and have had every opportunity to familiarize themselves with it. On behalf of the artist, we have responded to every request, including providing engineering studies and proof of community support. With the election behind them now, the City Council should either put the Resolution confirming J. Owen Grundy pier as the site for the Monument to a vote at the next council meeting or we will assume they no longer have interest in the gift."

The Council originally accepted the gift by a vote of 8-0 on December 10, 2003. The late Mayor Cunningham was a staunch supporter of the monument's placement on J. Owen Grundy Pier. However, with the Mayor's untimely passing in May seemingly went the City Council's willingness to move forward on a vote for the installation of the monument. The Late Mayor's widow Sandra Bolden Cunningham, close adviser Willie Flood, and Freeholder Jeff Dublin have all expressed their support for the monument's installation on J. Owen Grundy Pier.

"We came bearing a gift," Madoff continued, "but if the Jersey City Council has changed its mind we will respond to other municipalities that have expressed interest."

For a copy of the text of the letter Emily Madoff sent to Council President L. Harvey Smith, Mayor Jeremiah T. Healy, and members of the Jersey City Municipal Council contact Kush and Associates, LLC on the web at www.kushandassociates.com or by phone at 304-592-5405.

For additional information contact:
Kush and Associates (James Barracato)
Phone: 201-920-2124
Email: james@kushandassociates.com
Emily Madoff
Phone: 212-451-9622
Email: emadoff@wolfpopper.com

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