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COUNCIL RESOLUTION
May 11, 2011
No. 11-05
Resolution Proclaiming Armed Forces Week
WHEREAS, The United States Armed Forces serve to protect the lives and liberties of the
citizens of the United States; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the United States Armed forces dedicate their lives to
our country in every capacity, in times of peace and war; and
WHEREAS, The members of the United States Armed Forces come from every group,
religion, etivticity, profession, size and shape to serve; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Armed Forces have enriched the diverse community of Falcon
Heights through their participation in city government, the arts, religious institutions, and
community organizations; and
WHEREAS, Currently 1.4 million citizens of the United States serve in the various
branches of the United States Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Armed Forces Day was created to honor those serving in the five branches of
the United States military, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast
Guard; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of the Unites States Armed Forces are traditionally
recognized for their service to the United States of America in the month of May; and
WHEREAS, the third Saturday in May is nationally recognized as Armed Forces Day; and
WHEREAS, today, on behalf of the City of Falcon Heights, we join together to celebrate the
service of the men and women who are serving in the United States Armed Forces.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Falcon Heights City Council does hereby
proclaim the week of May 15t1 through 21St as ARMED FORCES WEEK in appreciation of
the services provided by members of the United States Armed Forces.
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May 11, 2011
Attested by:
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City Administrator
May 11, 2011