HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2009-033CITE' OF LAKE ELMO
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION NO 2009-033
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 citizens of the
United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County has been formed to connect local
military family members with residents and organizations such as cities, townships, schools,
churches, community groups, businesses, and government agencies that can provide
assistance and support in various forms to family members including spouses and children;
and
WHEREAS, the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County will build on the existing strengths
of organizations already providing support of service personnel and their families by adding
to the community support and awareness for helping spouses and children in ways to lessen
their burden while a family member is deployed to protect our country; and
WHEREAS, the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County encourages communities and
residents to work together to support the active duty troops and their families,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lake Elmo
acknowledges with grateful appreciation, respect, and admiration, the sacrifices of military
personnel who are leaving home and their loved ones to serve our nation; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council fully supports the efforts of the Yellow Ribbon
Network of Washington County to support family members of service personnel during
deployments to defend the democratic values of the United States of America.
Adopted the City Council this 21 st day of July, 2009.
Dean A. Johnston, Mayor ~
Attest:
Craig W , awson,Interim City Administrator