HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 1341 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1341
2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITYCOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO ASK-
ING CALIFORNIANS TO CELEBRATE OCTOBER 7, 1980, AS NATIONAL GUARD
3 DAY IN COMMEMORATION OF ITS CONTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICE
4 WHEREAS, the National Guard is the oldest military force in the nation,
originating in the early colonial days on, October 7, 1636, with the formation of
5 the Old North ;Regiment of the Massachusetts Colonial Militia; and
6 WHEREAS, for 344"years the men and women of the National Guard have repeat-
edly demonstrated their dedication and patriotism by participation in every con-
7 fl•ict involving the United States during which more than 4,000,000 National Guard
members joined forces with active military units to defend the principles of this
8 nation; and
9 WHEREAS, the National Guard is unique among all services because of its
federal mission as the principal backup to the active Army and Air Force in times
In of war or national emergency and its state mission to provide for protection of
life and property and preserve peace, order and public safety in time of natural
11 disasters; and
12 WHEREAS, since 1975 , the California National Guard has expended more than
200,000 man-days in support of the citizens of California during forest fires,
13 � floods and search and rescue missions; and
14 WHEREAS, during the floods in February and March of 1980, 700 men and women
of the California National Guard were called from their homes, families and busi-
1 5 nesses to assist the communities of California; and
16 WHEREAS, the California National Guard is a vital part of the, National Guard
of the United States and has provided the citizens of California with a trained
17 and organized militia ready to serve the state as well as the nation in time of
need; and
18
WHEREAS , it is fitting and proper that a day be designated in commemoration
19 of the California National Guard and out of recognition of the debt of gratitude
(! owed by the people of the Stateof California to those who serve as members of
20 ! the California National Guard;
21 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of San Jacin-
to that all Californians celebrate Tuesday, October 7, 1980, as National Guard
22 Day and to honor the California Army and Air National Guard for service to their
communities, the State of California and the United States of America; and
23
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk transmit a suitably prepared copy
24 of this resolution to the Commanding General of theCalifornia National Guard.
25 , MOVED, PASSED AND ADOPTED the 2nd day of September 1980.
26 ATTEST:
MARGARET ,MCLEAN, CITY CLERK =� '
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27 By , , J ,;., _Af Mayor o th City o an Jacinto
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29 CERTIFICATE
The foregoing is certified to be a true copyof a Resolution duly adopted
30 by the City Council of the City of San Jacinto on the date set forth therein.
31 MARGAf�E McLEAN� �ITY CLERK
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