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RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has ordered military action in Iraq; and,
WHEREAS, more than 250,000 men and women of the United States Armed Forces are
now stationed in the Middle East; and,
WHEREAS, members of the Minnesota National Guard and Reserve units assigned in
Minnesota have been deployed in the Middle East in support of active duty military units; and,
WHEREAS, the citizens of Minnesota have great pride in the men and women of the
United States Armed Forces and support them in their efforts; and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Rochester, Minnesota deeply appreciate the great personal
sacrifices being made by our military personnel in the Persian Gulf and by their families and
loved ones back home.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota that the City unequivocally supports the men and women of our Armed
.=orces who are carrying out their missions with professional excellence, dedicated patriotism
and exemplary bravery.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City urges local government agencies, religious
institutions, employers, schools, charitable organizations and all citizens to do all that is humanly
possible to assist the families and loved ones of our Armed Forces member with all necessary
and available support.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS DAY OF 2003.
SIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2003.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
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