CC - 2017-11 - Recognizing the 242nd Birthday of the United States Army RESOLUTION NO. 2017-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD,
CALIFORNIA,RECOGNIZING THE 242m'BIRTHDAY OF THE UNITED
STATES ARMY
WHEREAS,on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress,representing the citizens
of 13 American colonies, authorized the establishment of the Continental Army;
WHEREAS, the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom that caused the
authorization and organization of the United States Army led to the adoption of the Declaration of
Independence and the codification of the new Nation's basic principles and values in the
Constitution;
WHEREAS,for the past 242 years,the Army's central mission has been to fight and win the
Nation's wars;
WHEREAS, the motto of "Duty, Honor, County" is the creed by which the American
soldier lives and serves;
WHEREAS,no matter what the cause,location,or magnitude of future conflicts,the Nation
can rely on its Army to produce well-trained,well-led,and highly motivated soldiers to carry out the
missions entrusted to them; and
WHEREAS,residents of the City of Rosemead have proudly served and made the ultimate
sacrifice for our Nation's freedom while serving in the United States Army and other branches of our
Nation's military.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD, DOES
HEREBY RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE, AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Rosemead recognizes the historic significance of the 242vd
anniversary of the United States Army taking place on June 14, 2017, and expresses its gratitude to
those who have served and those who are now serving to protect our nation and its freedoms.
SECTION 2.The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this resolution and hereafter the
same shall be in full force and effect.
PASSED,APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 11`h day of April, 2017.
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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Rachel Richman, City Attorney Marc Donohue--, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §
CITY OF ROSEMEAD
I, Marc Donohue, City Clerk of the City Council of the City of Rosemead, California, do hereby
certify that the foregoing City Council Resolution, No. 2017-11, was duly adopted by the City
Council of the City of Rosemead, California, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 11th day of
April, 2017, by the following vote,to wit:
AYES: ALARCON, ARMENIA, CLARK, LOW, LY
NOES: NONE
ABSENT: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
Marc Donohue, City Clerk