HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 26-2003RESOLUTION NO. 26-2003
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLU~?ION SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES
ARMED FORCES AND DECLARING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A
YELLOW RIBBON CITY
WHEREAS, tZs nation as of March 18, 2003, under the banner of the United States, is at
war; and
WHEREAS, the people of South San Francisco wish to express their pride and support of
our brave and dedicated servicemen and woman who are engaged in this international effort; and
WHEREAS, ta~ flying of the American flag expresses pride in our Nation and all it stands
for; and
WHEREAS, the displaying of a yellow ribbon in time of war has historically signified a
longing for the safe ret'am of our Nation's fighting men and woman; and
WHEREAS, :ke City of South San Francisco wishes to encourage all its citizens and
businesses to support those who are in the service of our great country at home and abroad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the Ci.ty Council hereby declares this community a "Yellow Ribbon City" and orders
the display of yellow :'i'>bons at all municipal buildings and sites and further encourages its citizens
and businesses to display yellow ribbons and fly the American flag until ihe conflict in Iraq is
concluded.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a special meeting held on the 27th day of March
2003 by the following vote:
AYES:
Counc!i members Joseph A. Femekes, Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor Pro Tem
Karyl Matsumoto and Mayor Pedro Gonzalez
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT:
Counc~lmember Raymond L. Green
ATTEST:
RESOLUTION NO. 26-2003
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MEMBERS OFTHE UNITED STATF3
ARMED FORCES AND DECLARING SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A
YELLOW RIBBON CITY
WHEREAS, this nation as of March 18, 2003, under the banner of the United States, is at
war; and
WHEREAS, the people of South San Francisco wish to express their pride and support of our
brave and dedicated servicemen and woman who are engaged in this international effort; and
WHEREAS, the flying of the American flag expresses pride in our Nation and all it stands
for; and '
WHEREAS, the displaying of a yellow ribbon in time of war has historically signified a
longing for the safe return of our Nation's fighting men and woman; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco wishes to encourage all its citizens and
businesses to support those who are in the service of our great country at home and abroad.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of South San
Francisco that the City Council hereby declares this community a "Yellow Ribbon City" and orders
the display of yellow ribbons at all municipal buildings and sites and further encourages its citizens
and businesses to display yellow ribbons and fly the American flag until the conflict in Iraq is
concluded.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and adopted by the
City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a special meeting held on the 27th day of March
2003 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Councilmembers Joseph A. Femekes and Richard A. Garbarino, Mayor Pro Tem
Karyl Matsumoto and Mayor Pedro Gonzalez
None.
None.
Councilmember Raymond L. Green
ATTEST: