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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DECLARING
FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2004 A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE
FOR THE LIFE OF PRESIDENT RONALD REAGAN
WHEREAS, President Ronald Wilson Reagan, fortieth President of the United States,
and thirty-third Governor of California, died the fifth day of June 2004; and
WHEREAS, as a man of principle, President Reagan changed the course of America
and the world forever by reviving our economy, by renewing our national confidence,
and by tearing down barriers to freedom throughout the globe; and
WHEREAS, as a man of vision, the Cold War was won, Soviet communism was
defeated, and the future was secured because President Reagan refused to abandon
the moral high ground by negotiating from a position of strength; and
WHEREAS, as a man of gentleness, his humor reassured us, his optimism inspired us,
and his strong principles propelled us into a future that is stronger, freer, and more
secure; and
WHEREAS, the President of the United States, George W. Bush, has by executive order
directed that executive departments, independent establishments, and other federal '
governmental agencies by closed on Friday, June 11, 2004, as a mark of respect for
former President Reagan; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger, has
declared Friday, June 11, 2004, as a day of remembrance of the extraordinary life of
President Reagan and has ordered the closure of all state agencies and departments to
allow their employees to observe this day in an appropriate way of their choosing.
WHEREAS it seems fitting to publicly set aside a day in reverence to the memory of
President Reagan so all people can properly reflect upon his life and service to both
California and the Nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Palm Springs
as follows:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby declares Friday, June 11, 2004, as an
official Day of Remembrance. The people of Palm Springs are encouraged to gather,
assemble, and pay their respects to the memory of Ronald Reagan through appropriate
ceremonies in homes, businesses, public buildings, schools, places of worship, or other
appropriate places for public expression of grief and remembrance.
Section 2. That the City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to grant eight
(8) hours of informal time off on June 11, 2004 to all city employees, except those
employees who are required to respond to emergencies and maintain necessary
services to the public, to allow these employees to attend such observances.
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Section 3. That in accordance with a proclamation issued by the President of the
United States the flags of the United States of America, the State of California and the
City of Palm Springs in front of City Hall and upon all city buildings, grounds, and
facilities shall be flown at half-staff for a period of 30 days from the date of his death.
Individuals, businesses, and other public agencies within the City of Palm Springs are
encouraged to fly these flags at half-staff for the same length of time as a sign of respect
and honor. Flags should be returned to full staff on Monday, July 5, 2004.
ADOPTED this 9th day of June, 2004.
AYES: Members Foat, McCulloch, Mills, Pougnet, and Mayor Oden
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA
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