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RESOLUTION NO. 5570
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE TROOPS OF
THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN THE PERSIAN GULF
WAR
WHEREAS, the united States of America by direction of the
President of the united States, approved by the united Nations of
the World, and the Congress of the united States has engaged the
American Military to free the Nation of Kuwait from the invasion
and tyranny imposed by Saddam Hussein, dictator of Iraq, and the
military forces of Iraq; and
WHEREAS, the peace and freedom of all countries of the Middle
East is threatened by Iraq's action; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the united States and
the Nations of the World now and forever to demonstrate the
reaction of freedom loving peoples and Nations to acts of tyranny
arid violence such as those committed by Iraq; and
WHEREAS, while recognizing the role of dissent in a democracy,
it is important for the majority of people individually and through
their elected representatives, to set forth their position in
support of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, every level of government as a representative of the
public is effected by and is vitally concerned with the well-being
of our Nation, its mission, and goals with regard to the Persian
Gulf War.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA"
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
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SECTION l. The City of Arcadia commends and supports the men
and women of the armed forces of the united States, acknowledging
and expressing our deep appreciation for their dedication, courage,
prowess and sacrifice in support of our Nation and the peace and
freedom of the World.
SECTION 2. The City extends its commendation and support to
the allies and all people aligned for a common purpose in support
of and in assistance to the men and women of the American Military
in the Persian Gulf War.
SECTION 3. That the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption
of this Resolution and shall forward a copy to all interested
parties including the League of California Cities, cities of the
San Gabriel Valley, United States House of Representatives, United
States Senators of California, the Governor of California, and all
branches of the armed forces of the United States.
Passed, approved and adopted this 19th day of February, 1991.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) 55:
CITY OF ARCADIA )
I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 5570 was passed and
adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the
Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of
said Council held on the 19th day of February, 1991 and that said
Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Councilmember Ciraulo, FaSChing, Gilb, Harbicht and Young
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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