HomeMy WebLinkAbout4967 RESOLUTION NO. 4 9 6 7
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
AUBURN, WASHINGTON, DECLARING THAT THE CITY
OF AUBURN, WASHINGTON, IS OFFICIALLY A PURPLE
HEART CITY
WHEREAS, the City of Auburn, Washington, has a tradition of support for
Veterans of the United States military forces and is the site of one of the largest and
longest running Veterans Day Parades in the Country; and
WHEREAS, the people of Auburn, Washington, have a great admiration and the
utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served their country,
state, and the City of Auburn in the Armed Forces, and
WHEREAS, U.S Veterans have paid the high price of freedom by leaving their
families and communities and placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women from the
State of Washington, and the City of Auburn, who served in the Armed Forces have
been vital in maintaining the freedoms and the way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, many men and women in uniform have given their lives, have been
physically wounded, or mentally changed while serving in the Armed Forces, and
WHEREAS, many citizens of our city have earned the Purple Heart Medal as a
result of being wounded while engaged in combat with an enemy force, recognized as a
singularly meritorious act of essential service, and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest decoration in present use and was
initially created as the Badge of Military merit by George Washington in 1782; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart was the first American service award or decoration
made available to the common soldier and is specifically awarded to any member of the
United States Armed Services wounded or killed in combat with a declared enemy of
the United States, and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of Purple Heart, chartered by an act
of Congress, is to foster an environment of goodwill among the combat wounded
veteran members and their families, promote patriotism, support legislative initiatives
and most importantly-make sure we never forget; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Auburn, Washington, wishes to
recognize and honor the service and sacrifices of our Nation's men and women in
uniform who have been wounded, or killed by the enemy while serving to protect the
freedoms enjoyed by all Americans.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Auburn, Washington, hereby declares that the City of Auburn, Washington, is
officially a Purple Heart City
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that Mayor is authorized to implement such
administrative procedures and take such other steps as may be necessary or
appropriate to carry out the intentions and directives of this Resolution.
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Dated and Signed this /$' day of 2013.
CITY N
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PETE B LEWIS
MAYOR
ATTEST
Danielle E. Daskam, City Clerk
APPRO ED AS TO FORM
D ieI B Hei , ity Attorn y
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June 24, 2013
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