HomeMy WebLinkAbout17378 - RESOLUTIONS - 12/27/1990 RESOLUTION NO. 17378
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AFFIRMING ITS SUPPORT FOR AMERICAN
MILITARY PERSONNEL OVERSEAS, ESPECIALLY THOSE
PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION DESERT SHIELD, AND TO
REQUEST ALL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS, ALONG WITH CVAG
AND ALL COACHELLA VALLEY CITIES, TO 70IN IN
DISPLAYING YELLOW RIBBONS THROUGHOUT THE DESERT
COMMUNITY IN A SHOW OF SUPPORT FOR OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS.
WHEREAS the City Council supports American military personnel
performing their duty overseas, especially those participating in
Operation Desert Shield; and
WHEREAS troops from throughout the Palm Springs area, California
and the United States and their families are affected during this
holiday season by increased demands on military personnel as a
result of the gulf crisis; and
WHEREAS members of the community have expressed it.heir concern and
support for the service personnel stationed overseas; and
WHEREAS the City of Palm Springs desires to officially pay tribute
to those serving in the aimed forces overseas, and urges other
cities in the Coachella Valley to join with them. in this tribute
this holiday season,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Palm Springs as follows:
Section 1. That support: for and tribute to
American military personnel serving
overseas, particularly those
participating in Operation Desert
Shield in the Middle East, is hereby
proclaimed and all residents and
visitors are encouraged to
demonstrate their support of our
troops overseas by flying or wearing
yellow ribbons or banners in visib:l.e
locations throughout the city.
Section 2 . That CVAG and all. Coachella Valley
cities are invited to join in this
demonstration of support, and
encourage their residents to do
likewise.
Adopted this 27th —day of December , 1990
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AYES: Councilmembers Brioch., Hurawski , Neel and Mayor Bono
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Hodges
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALI,FORNIA
`--City Clerk City Manage r
REVIEWED AND APPROVED: �___