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RESOLUTION NO. 15-129
RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR LINO LAKES
BECOMING A BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, many families support their military service members who are serving in the United
States and overseas to protect the values and freedom enjoyed by United States citizens; and
WHEREAS, a Yellow Ribbon Network is a community campaign that unites the community to
create a comprehensive network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, resources,
and employers to military families that need support and assistance; and
WHEREAS, a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community group has been formed by community
leaders from the American Legion Post 566, Lino Lakes Lions Club, and the Chain of Lakes Rotary
Club, led by Lino Lakes Mayor Jeff Reinert, to engage the community in support of military service
members and their families; and
WHEREAS, the ultimate vision of the community is to offer support to military families and honor
them in our local community; and
WHEREAS, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community program will be able to connect military
personnel or their families with the help they need; and
WHEREAS, the goal of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community is to build an enduring and
sustainable network of support by inviting the community to be proactive in working together to
assist military service members and their families during deployment and reintegration.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes, on
behalf of its residents, does fully support the efforts of Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community to
support our military members and their families while defending the democratic values of the United
States of America.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this 9th day of November 2015.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was introduced by Council Member
Kusterman and was duly seconded by Council Member Roeser and upon vote
being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Kusterman, Roeser, Stoesz, Reinert
The following voted against same:
none
Jeff Reine a or
ATTEST:
is
e Bartell, City Cler
CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM 3A
STAFF ORIGINATOR: Jeff Karlson
MEETING DATE: November 9, 2015
TOPIC: Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community
VOTE REQUIRED: 3/5
INTRODUCTION
The City Council is being asked to adopt a resolution supporting Lino Lakes as a Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon Community.
BACKGROUND
Lino Lakes has taken the first steps towards becoming a Yellow Ribbon City. Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon is a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the purpose of
connecting military service members, veterans, and their families with community support,
training, services, and resources.
A group of community leaders from the American Legion Post 566, Lino Lakes Lions Club,
Chain of Lakes Rotary Club, and the Lino Lakes City Council have met several times to
support this effort. The City of Lino Lakes hosted a kick-off event on October 6, 2015 by
inviting other community leaders to learn about the program in order to generate more
community support. Other neighboring communities are also engaged in this process.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Resolution No. 15-129, supporting Lino Lakes becoming a Beyond the Blue Ribbon
Community.
ATTACHMENTS
Resolution No. 15-129