HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 7910 RESOLUTION 7910
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF 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 the citizens of the United States of
America, and;
WHEREAS,a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group has been formed in an effort to
assist connecting local military family members with a community network of support that is understood
and trusted by military families,where military residents and their families are recognized and can access
information and services to assist them during the deployment cycle and is sustainable for future military
families as deployment becomes necessary, and;
WHEREAS,this Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group will build on the existing strength
of our community and organizations by continuing to support awareness and addressing the needs of
spouses and children throughout the deployment, deployment-reintegration process and through extended
periods after homecoming in ways to lessen their burden while a family member is deployed or is impacted
by their service to community and country,and;
WHEREAS,We believe the effects of deployment do not end when the soldier returns home and
the family is reunited;this process takes months for some families and years for others;We believe the
ultimate vision of the community is to offer support to military families and honor them in our midst, and;
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Mounds View and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
Community Group encourage key groups of the community service members and their families to be
proactive and work in harmony to develop a program which empowers community synchronization of
effort and build an enduring and sustainable network of support.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,on behalf of its residents,the Mounds View City
Council is proud to recognize, appreciate and say"Thank You"to our military members and their families
for their service sacrifices and in all they do.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the residents and the Mounds View
City Council do fully support the efforts of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group to support
our military members and their families while defending the democratic values of the United States of
America.
Approved this 12th day of March,2012.
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ATTEST:
,
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)