Resolution 368
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RESOLUTION NO. ]hR
RESOLUTION OF THE CONNON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GILROY
CO~1ENDING THE MEloffiERS OF 'fHE GILROY POLICE FORCE, GILROY
AUXILIARY POLICE FORCE, GILROY CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN RED
CRooS, GIIROY TANK COMPANY OF THE l59TH INFANTRY OF THE
CALIFORNIA. NATIONAL GUARD, CITY EMPLOYEES J AND INDIVIDUALS
WHO AIDED THOSE FORCED FROM THEIR HOME'S BY THE RECENT FLOODS
IN THE GILROY AREAl AND WHOSE SERVICES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
PREVENTED GREATER .LOSS AND SUFFERINGo
WHEREAS, as a result of a storm and exces si ve rains
occurring in the Gilroy area on and following December 23,
1955, and flood conditions caused thereby, a large number
of families in this area were rendered homeless temporarily,
and their possessions either ruined or damaged; and,
Wf~REAS, the Gilroy Police Force, the Gilroy Auxiliary
Police Force, City of Gilroy employees, the local chapter of
the American Red Cross, and members of the Gilroy Tank
Company of the 159th Infantry of the California National
Guard, besides a number of other individuals, all rendered
great services in moving the said families from their homes,
protecting their property, providing food, clothing, and
hOUSing, and otherwise aiding them in their extremity; and,
WHEREAS, the work and services rendered by said organizw
ations and their members and other individuals mentioned, far
exceeded that which the ordinary performance of their duty
required, and but for which there might have been considerable
loss of life and much greater property damage; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Gilroy does
not believe that such services and sacrifice by the said
organizations and individuals should go unnoticed, but that
a record should be made thereofo
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RES OLVED:
That the Common Council of the City of Gilroy does hereby
commend the Gilroy F'olice Force, Gilroy Auxiliary Police
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Force, Gilroy Chapter of the American Ited Cross, the members
of the Gilroy Tank Company of the 159th Infantry of the
California National Guard, City of Gilroy employees, and those
individuals who assisted in the work of saving the families,
removing them from their homes, protecting their possessions,
providing them with food, clothing, and housing, and otherwise
helping them, and does hereby recognize that the work thus
performed was far beyond the ordinary call of dutyo
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED:
That a copy of this Resolution be forwarded to the
organizations above mentioned, and that a copy of this
Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and
included as a permanent part thereofo
PASSED and ADOPTED this 3rd day of January 9 19569 by the
following vote:
AYES :
NOES:
Councilmen Rush, .Pate, Kennedy, Petersen,
Gallo, and Sanchezo
( none)
ABSENT: ( none)
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk