Resolution 1991-57
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RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 57
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CI1Y OF GILROY, CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF
UNITED STATES SENATE JOINT RESOLUTION 170.
WHEREAS, the City has no present formal policy in recognition of American
POW/MIA's; and
WHEREAS, many members of the Armed Forces of the United States Who are
officially considered missing in action or have their locations unknown; and
WHEREAS, the uncertainty surrounding the fate of such members has caused
families to suffer acute and continuing sacrifices and hardships; and
WHEREAS, by reason of such sacrifices and hardships, such members and
their families deserve the recognition and support of the people and Government of
the City of Gilroy.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gilroy, California does
resolve, declare, determine and order as follows:
Section 1. Pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 170, the City of Gilroy,
California supports and affirms the following actions and measures.
Section 2. The adoption of September 26, 1991 as National POW/MIA
Recognition Day.
Section 3. The authorization of the display of the National League of
Families POW/MIA flag on flagstaffs at certain City facilities.
Section 4. That the City of Gilroy, California, affirms the dignity of
mankind realizing its debt of obligation to those armed forces who fought in the
County's behalf and Who were captured or were officially considered missing in
action.
Section 5.
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this
Resolution.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91 - 57
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 16th day of September, 1991, by the
following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: HALE, KLOECKER, MUSSALLEM, NELSON, VALDEZ and GAGE.
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
ABSENT:COUNCILMEMBER: HUGHAN.
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RESOLUTION NO. 91-57
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I, SUSANNE E. STEINMETZ, City Clerk of the City of Gilroy, do
hereby certify that the attached Resolution No. 91-57
is an original
resolution, duly adopted by the Council of the City of Gilroy at a special
meeting of said Council held on the 16th day of September ,
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at which meeting a quorum was present.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
Official Seal of the City of Gilroy this 25th
day of
September
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