R2009-184 - 2009-11-09 RESOLUTION NO. R2009 -184
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND,
TEXAS, RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2009 AS VETERANS DAY.
WHEREAS, courageous men and women from all walks of life have donned the
uniform of the Armed Forces throughout our history and sworn an oath to support and
defend the principles upon which our country was founded; and
WHEREAS, the recognition of our veterans goes beyond their past or current
sacrifice on the battlefield to our appreciation of those who, by answering the call of duty,
have inspired our Nation with their courage, compassion and dedication to their
communities and citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the unwavering commitment of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, marines
and coast guardsmen have preserved our freedoms and saved millions around the world;
and
WHEREAS, we continue to draw inspiration from the heroism and dedication of
those who currently serve and sacrifice for the cause of liberty and justice; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting that we in the City of Pearland honor America's military
veterans through whose service and sacrifice we enjoy freedom today.
BE IT RESOLVED THAT MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND TEXAS:
Section 1. Ask all citizens both near and far to join us in recognizing:
Veterans Day, November 11, 2009
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this the 9t day of Nove i •er, A.D., 2009
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY