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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 3317 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) RESOLUTION NO. 3317 COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE)ss CITY OF SAN JACINTO ) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO DECLARING MARCH 30, 2010 TO BE WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Jacinto and our citizens have the utmost respect for the men and women who fought in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, we honor all Vietnam Veterans for their courage and their loyalty to God and Country during turbulent times; and WHEREAS, we honor those who were Prisoners of War, those still Missing In Action and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice, the laying down of their lives, to preserve freedom throughout the world; and WHEREAS, we acknowledge those Vietnam Veterans who still suffer the remnants of war, bet it physically or psychologically, and we offer our ._ support as they continue to fight their personal inner war; and WHEREAS, the Veterans of the Vietnam War deserve our gratitude and respect for the time, effort and dedication that they have given in the service of their Country may we never forget the men and women who have given so much; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Jacinto recognizes the Proclamation that California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has presented, proclaiming March 30, 2010 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day WHEREAS, this day of appreciation, like the Vietnam Veterans' Memorials throughout the cities of the United States, is a tribute to the sacrifices of all the American veterans who served in Vietnam. It is a time to reflect on our past, and March 30 represents our continued dedication to honoring and supporting our veterans as we offer all of them a heartfelt "welcome home." NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Jacinto as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council declares March 30, 2010 to be Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ..r PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED, this 15th day of April 2010 by the following vote: Ayes: Ayres, Di Memmo, Mansperger, Potts Nays: None Absent: Stubblefield Abstain: None City off San Jacinto riS evt�e Di Memo, Vice Mayor ATTEST: Richard Miller, Acting City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP 4 , ar4l � Jeffrelinge , ity Attorney