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'7C7Le3fk1_l� RESOLUTION NO. 14526 04/28/03 RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF REDWOOD CITY DECLARING REDWOOD CITY'S APPRECIATION TO THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES SERVING THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, PROCLAIMING IN THEIR HONOR THE MONTH OF MAY, 2003 AS "YELLOW RIBBON MONTH," DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO PLACE YELLOW RIBBONS ON CITY PROPERTY IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS RETAIL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY FOR THE DURATION OF "YELLOW RIBBON MONTH," AND ENCOURAGING THE RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES IN REDWOOD CITY TO SUPPORT OUR ARMED FORCES WHEREAS, men and women from Redwood City are serving around the world in the United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy; and WHEREAS, the services these men and women in the armed forces are performing are vital to the freedom enjoyed by the citizens of Redwood City and the rest of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the services of these men and women in the armed forces further the principles of democracy and liberty respected by the citizens of Redwood City; and WHEREAS, the City of Redwood City wishes to recognize that these men and women in the armed forces are performing their duties at great sacrifice to themselves, their families, and their community; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City of Redwood City to demonstrate and convey to these men of women in the armed forces the appreciation, pride, and thanks of the people of Redwood City for their sacrifice and dedication in protecting our freedom as they carry out their duties around the world. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDWOOD CITY THAT, The City Council hereby expresses its appreciation to those men and women from Redwood City who are serving around the world in the United States armed forces. 2. The City Council hereby proclaims the month of May, 2003 as "Yellow Ribbon Month." 3. The City Manager is directed to install, erect, display or otherwise place yellow ribbons upon City property in the Central Business Retail District of the City of Redwood City during the course of said "Yellow Ribbon Month" in honor of those men and women from Redwood City who are serving in the United States armed forces. The City Council further encourages all who live and work in Redwood City to support our armed forces and, upon the return of members of the United States armed forces from their duty throughout the world, to welcome them with thanks, appreciation, and the highest regard for their service to our country. F:Atty /Reso /Reso.1390 042303