HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009.05.18 RESO 2009-17CITY OF HUGO
RESOLUTION 2009-17
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT OF THE
YELLOW RIBBON NETWORK
OF WASHINGTON COUNTY, CITY OF HUGO
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, the Yellow Ribbon Network of Washington County has been formed to
connect local military family members with citizens 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 citizens to work together to support the active duty troops and their families;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Hugo
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
LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Hugo 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 Untied States of
America.
Adopted and passed this 18a' day of May, 2009 by order of the Hugo City Council.
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ATTEST:
Michele Lindau, City Clerk