HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 06-91RESOLUTION NO. 6-91
ARESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BAKERSFIELD RECOGNIZING THE EFFORTS OF '£~l~ M~N
ANDWOMEN SERVING IN 'r~u~AI~Ffi~DFORCES ENGAGED
IN "OPERATIO~ DESERT STORM."
WHEREAS, the sons and daughters of Bakersfield and Kern
County have joined forces with other citizens from 28 nations in
pursuit of the liberation of Kuwait and peace in the Middle East;
and
WHEREAS, we are proud of our service men and women who
are bravely and skillfully fighting for freedoms we all hold dear;
and
WHEREAS, support for our loved ones who have been called
to participate in "Operation Desert Storm" is uppermost in the
hearts and minds of a preponderance of our citizens; and
WHEREAS, we encourage endeavors to keep our troops safe
from harm's way through efforts of local military and civilian
personnel and have confidence in their ability to protect universal
ideals and basic human rights; and
WHEREAS, we support and offer solace to those families
and friends of loved ones involved in "Operation Desert Storm."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL¥~D that the Mayor and the
Council of the City of Bakersfield recognize the efforts of the
more than 440 men and women from the City of Bakersfield and the
County of Kern who are serving in the Armed Forces of the United
States and are currently engaged in the allied effort known as
"Desert Storm" in the Persian Gulf.
IT IS FUR'I'~ RESOLVED that our prayers and expressions
of hope are extended to our President and military leaders for a
speedy end to hostilities and the reestablishment of peace in the
Middle East and the quick reuniting of our American troops with
their families, friends and loved ones.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed
and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular
meeting thereof held on JAN 3 0 1991 , by the following vote:
AYES; COUNCILMEMBERS: EDWARDS,.D.,eMOND, SMITH, BRUNNI PETERSON, McDERMO'YI' SALVAGG|O
NOES; COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS
CITY CLERK and ~ OFFICIO CLE~:~K of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED JAN $ 0 193t
MAYOR of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED as to form::
LAWRENCE M. LUNARDINI
CITY ATTORNEY of the City of Bakersfield
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DESERT-S.RES
1/30/91