20-04 - 01-21 - Affirm Committment to Quad Cities Beyond Yellow Ribbon RESOLUTION NO. 20-04
RESOLUTION AFFIRMING COMMITMENT TO QUAD CITIES
BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON
WHEREAS, in 2014, the cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, New Hope and Robbinsdale
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 continues to support the Quad Cities
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative and agrees to be an ongoing active participant to help
the Quad Cities maintain the Yellow Ribbon Community official designation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Golden
Valley agrees to affirm our support for and to continue to actively participate in the Quad
Cities Beyond the Yellow Ribbon initiative along with the cities of Crystal, New Hope and
Robbinsdale.
Adopted by the City Council of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 21st day of January,
2020.
C.
Shepard M. Harris, Aa or
ATTEST:
Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk