IN THE COUNTY LEGISLATURE OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI
Title
A RESOLUTION expressing the support of the Legislature for U. S. forces serving in current operations.
Intro
RESOLUTION # 14727, September 15, 2003
INTRODUCED BY Robert A. Stringfield, Fred Arbanas, Scott Burnett,
Ronald E. Finley, Dennis Waits, Dan Tarwater,
Rhonda L. Shoemaker, Bob Spence, and Henry C. Rizzo,
County Legislators
Body
WHEREAS, tens of thousands of U. S. soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines, and coast guardsmen are now risking their lives in service to the country in ongoing military operations, including "Noble Eagle," the defense of the U. S. homeland, "Enduring Freedom," the mission in Afghanistan and, most recently, "Iraqi Freedom," the operation in Iraq; and,
WHEREAS, among these servicemen and women are dozens of Jackson Countians, members of the national guard and reserve who have been called to active duty for service in these operations; and,
WHEREAS, many more dozens of guardsmen and reservists remain home in Jackson County awaiting the call; and,
WHEREAS, regardless of any disagreement on policy, the citizens of Jackson County want to support our military personnel and pray for their speedy and safe return; and,
WHEREAS, giant yellow ribbons now hang from the Jackson County Courthouse, both Downtown and in Independence, as symbols of the County's support for our men and women in uniform; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the County Legislature of Jackson County, Missouri, that the Legislature joins County Executive Katheryn Shields in expressing support for U.S. forces serving in current military operations at home and overseas and hope for their speedy and safe return to their homes, families, and workplaces.
Enacted and Approved
Effective Date: This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage by a majority of the Legislature.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Acting County Counselor
Certificate of Passage
I hereby certify that the attached resolution, Resolution # 14727 of September 15, 2003 was duly passed on __________September 15_________________, 2003 by the Jackson County Legislature. The votes thereon were as follows:
Yeas ________8_________ Nays ______0________
Abstaining ______0_______ Absent ____1________
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Date Mary Jo Spino, Clerk of Legislature