14-027 - 04-01 - supporting quad cities beyond the yellow ribbon project Resolution 14-27 April 1, 2014
Member Clausen introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING QUAD CITIES
BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON PROJECT
WHEREAS, the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale have
united to form the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative; and
WHEREAS, a Yellow Ribbon community unites key areas within a community to
create a network that connects organizations, resources, and employers to meet the needs
of local service members, veterans and military families in Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the outward showing of support enables successful transitions for those
affected by military deployments and builds a stronger, more compassionate community;
and
WHEREAS, the Golden Valley City Council supports the Quad Cities Beyond the
Yellow Ribbon initiative and agrees to be an active participant to help the Quad Cities
achieve the Yellow Ribbon Community official designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley agrees to support and actively participate in the Quad Cities Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon initiative along with the cities of Crystal, New Hope and Robbinsdale.
Shep rd M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Fonnest
and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen,
Fonnest, Harris and Schmidgall; and the following was absent: Snope, and the following
voted against the same: none, whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and
adopted, signed by the Mayor and his signature attested by the City Clerk.