Item 16 - Adoption of Reso Concerning Operation Iraqi Freedom Distribuflr~) April 11, 2003
AGENDA REPORT SuI MARY
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, Ci1¥ Mana.~
INITIATED BY: Scott Edwards, Senior Management Analyst~
DATE: April 15, 2003
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Concerning Operation Iraqi Freedom
ABSTRACT
As widely reported over the last week, a war against Iraq began on Mamh 19, 2003, involving
hundreds of thousands of United States military troops and personnel as well as an international
coalition of armed forces. In this difficult and dangerous time, it is important to support the men
and women who risk their lives as members of the United States Armed Forces.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This report is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCF
None.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution in support of the United States military
personnel in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
ACTION
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CITY OF POWAY
AGENDA REPORT
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members. o~f~e City Council
FROM: James L. Bowersox, City Manal~
INITIATED BY: Scott Edwards, Senior Management Analystl~
DATE: April 15, 2003
SUBJECT: Adoption of Resolution Concerning Operation Iraqi Freedom
BACKGROUND
As widely reported over the last week, a war against Iraq began on March 19, 2003,
involving hundreds of thousands of United States military troops and personnel as well as an
international coalition of armed forces. In this difficult and dangerous time, it is important to
support the men and women who risk their lives as members of the United States Armed
Forces.
FINDINGS
Attached is a proposed Resolution for the City of Poway for your review and consideration of
adoption.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This report is not subject to CEQA review.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
ADDITIONAL PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND CORRESPONDENCF
None.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a Resolution in support of the United States
military personnel in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Attachment: A. Resolution
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA
IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY PERSONNEL
IN OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM
WHEREAS, approximately 290,000 veterans of the United States Armed
Forces make their home in the San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, approximately 110,000 active duty military are stationed in
the San Diego region; and
WHEREAS, many citizens of San Diego County, serving in the United
States Armed Forces, are currently on assignments related to Operation Iraqi
Freedom; and
WHEREAS, the City of Poway recognizes the success of this military
effort since the war began While remembering the dangers that still remain for our
personnel overseas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council believes in providing a compassionate and
supportive community for those brave men and women of the United States
Armed Forces who are called to perform military duties, as well as the families
and friends of those serving; and
WHEREAS, it is important to acknowledge the fathers, mothers, sons, and
daughters of the United States and other allied nations, who heroically carry out
Operation Iraqi Freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council does hereby resolve that the City of
Poway strongly supports our country and military personnel in Operation Iraqi
Freedom, and Poway citizens and businesses are encouraged to show our
community's unwavering commitment to honor members of the Armed Forces for
their courageous and patriotic duty in defending our country, its freedoms, and
our way of life.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of
Poway, State of California, this 15th day of April 2003.
Michael P. Cafagna, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lori Anne Peoples, City Clerk
ATTACHMENT A
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