I send holiday greetings to all Muslims gathered to celebrate Eid al-Adha.

For Muslims in America and around the world, Eid al-Adha is an important occasion to give thanks for their blessings and to remember Abraham's trust in a loving God. During the four days of this special observance, Muslims honor Abraham's example of sacrifice and devotion to God by celebrating with friends and family, exchanging gifts and greetings, and engaging in worship through sacrifice and charity.

America is a more hopeful Nation because of the talents, generosity, and compassion of our Muslim citizens. This holiday reminds us of the values that so many of our citizens hold in common, including love of family, gratitude to God, the importance of community, and a commitment to respect, diversity, tolerance, and religious freedom.

Laura and I offer our best wishes for a memorable holiday.

GEORGE W. BUSH

Chapter 88, Section 16 and 17 of the Troy City Code requires the registration of all alarm systems. The ordinance specifies:

"Within 14 days of installation of an alarm system, the alarm user shall obtain a permit and register their alarm with the City of Troy Police Department. The alarm user shall pay an annual permit renewal registration fee of ten dollars ($10.00), for each type of alarm control panel in use. (A typical household alarm has only one main control panel.) By January 30^th of each year, all alarm users shall renew their alarm user permit and registration with the Troy Police Department. Any Alarm User who does not have a valid registered alarm or who has not obtained a permit will be assessed a fine in the amount of $100 for each notice to the Police Department of an alarm activation at the protected premises. The alarm provider company contracted to install and/or maintain an alarm must possess a State License and be registered with the City of Troy as an alarm system contractor."

For more information, go to...

http://www.cityoftroypolice.com/find_how/alarms.html