HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 13-1991 RESOLUTION NO. 13-91
CITY COUNCIL, CITY OF SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING MEMBERS OF THE
UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND DECLARING
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO A YELLOW RIBBON CITY
WHEREAS, this nation as of January 16, 1991, 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 women 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
women; and
WHEREAS, the City of South San Francisco wishes to encourage all its
citizens to support those who are in the service of our great country at home
and abroad.
NOW, T(EREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of South
San Francisco 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 to display yellow ribbons and fly the American flag
until the conflict in the Persian Gulf is concluded.
I here)y certify that the foregoing Resolution was regularly introduced and
adopted by the City Council of the City of South San Francisco at a regular
meeting h)ld on the 13th day of February , 1991 by the following
vote:
AYES:
Councilmembers Richard A. Haffev. Gus NicoloDulos. John R. Penna,
and M~.vor Jack Drago
NOES; N~ne
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Roberta Cerri Teal ia