HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.01.20 RESO 2009-04CITY OF HUGO
RESOLUTION 20094
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 34TH RED BULL INFANTRY DIVISION AND
STILLWATER-BASED 34TH MILITARY POLICE COMPANY OF THE MINNESOTA
NATIONAL GUARD ON ITS DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ
WHEREAS, the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division will begin a one-year deployment to
Iraq beginning on February 13, 2009 with training exercises in the United States and then arrival
in Iraq in April 2009: and
WHEREAS, Four Minnesota units including nearly 1,000 service members from
throughout Minnesota, of which approximately one-third have had prior service in Iraq, will be
included in the deployment to the southern portion of Iraq to command military operations in the
area; and
WHEREAS, The Stillwater -based 34" Military Police Company with 166 members will
be one of the four units to be deployed in addition to the Rosemount -based 34th Red Bull Infantry
Division Headquarter; the Inver Grove Heights -based 34`h Infantry Division Special Troops
Battalion; and the Rosemount -based 34`h Red Bull Infantry Division Band; and
WHEREAS, This is an unprecedented military mission with the 34h Infantry Division
leading a force of more than 16,000 service personnel who will be enabling the Iraqi people to
take responsibility for their future affairs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Hugo acknowledges with
grateful appreciation the sacrifices of the military personnel who are leaving home and loved
ones to serve our nation in Iraq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Hugo commends the men and women
of the Stillwater -based 30 Military Police Company and the three other units of the 30 Red
Bull Infantry Division for their dedication to the success of its mission and the City of Hugo
expresses its concern for the safety and well-being of all the service personnel and the sacrifices
of their families during this deployment.
Adopted and passed this 2& day of January, 2009 by order of the Hugo City Council.
Voting Aye: Petryk, Klein, Miron
Voting Nay: None
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Michele Lindau, City Clerk