HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 24-03 04/15/2003 ESOLUTION NO. 24-03
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES IN FIGHTING
THE WAR ON TERROR AND IN IRAQ
WHEREAS, the President of the United States has activated and deployed numerous
men and women of the Armed Forces a total force comprised of Active, National Guard and
Reserve personnel from the Village of Mount Prospect to assignments and missions related
to the ongoing global war on terror and the current crisis in Iraq; and
WHEREAS, the uniformed men and women dour community are once again called
upon to offer their devotion in the defense of our Country and to bring peace to a troubled
corner of the Earth; and
WHEREAS, though principled and patriotic Americans can and do disagree about
particular policies, we all stand behind those who have been called to serve in the military
during the current crisis, and are doing so with great integrity, honor, skill and courage.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Board of Trustees of the
Village of Mount Prospect, County of Cook, Illinois as follows:
Section One: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees expresses its unfailing support
of the men and women now in harm's way who are serving to protect our nation, our way of
life and the future security of the United States of America and wishes them a safe and
speedy return home.
Section Two: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees express their support for the
people of Iraq to be liberated from the tyranny of a dictatorship so they may enjoy a free and
democratic society and shape their own prosperous future.
Section Three: That the Mayor and BOard of Trustees support our troops in bringing
the enduring war on terrorism to a successful conclusion wherever it may be fought.
Section Four: That the Mayor and Board of Trustees encourage residents to hang
yellow ribbons on trees as a sign of support for troops and their families.
Section Five: That a certified copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to President
Bush and the members of the U.S. Congressional delegation who represent the Mount
Prospect community.
Section Six: That this resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage and approval according to law.
AYES: Corcoran, Hoefert, Lohrstorfer, Skowron, Wi/ks, Zadel
NAYS: None
ABSENT: None
PASSED and APPROVED this 15th day of April, 2003
Velma/W. Lowe
Village Clerk