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HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/9/2004 - STAFF REPORTS (6) RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA DECLARING FRIDAY, JUNE 11, 2004 A DAY OF REMEMBERANCE 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. psi / 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. 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 91" day of June, 2004. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA By: City Clerk City Manager