HomeMy WebLinkAbout1271RESOLUTION NO. /~7/
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the
City of Kent, Washington, in support of the
troops involved in the conflict in the
Persian Gulf.
WHEREAS, on January 16, 1991, the United States, with
the allied support of many of the world's nations, entered into
armed conflict with the country of Iraq to oppose Iraq's
aggression against the citizens of Kuwait; and
WHEREAS, men and women, citizens of the United States
and citizens of the City of Kent, who are members of the nation's
armed forces, have been called to action to defend the interests
of the United States and its allies against Iraq; and
WHEREAS, these troops are now defending the interests
of the United States and its allies at great personal risk under
conditions of war; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and the city Council of the City of
Kent wish to express their appreciation, support and respect for
those troops and their families who are involved in this conflict
for the benefit of us all; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENT, WASHINGTON DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City of Kent wishes to express its
sincere gratitude for the efforts of its citizens who are serving
in the United States armed forces and for the efforts of the
citizens of all nations.
Section 2. The City of Kent also wishes to express its
support for the friends and families these troops have left
behind. They are left to care for and maintain their homes, to
hold their families together, and to wait for the return of their
loved ones. The efforts they make and the loss they feel at home
are recognized and appreciated.
Section 3. Finally, the City of Kent wishes to express
its hope that this conflict will be a speedy one and that these
men and women will return home soon and return home safely.
Passed at a regular meeting of the city Council of the
City of Kent, Washington this 5 day of -...:::Je~a.A.:!J ,
1991.
Kent, this
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BfillNDA JACOBER, EPUTY CITY CLERK
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I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy
of Resolution No. /CJ...7/ , passed by the Cit council •of
the City of Kent, Washington, the ~ day of ~L ,
1991.
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BI'.ENDA JACO
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DEPUTY CITY CLERK