CC - 1965 - 89 - Support to Armed Forces Fighting in Vietnam• 0
RESOLUTION N0. 65-89
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROSEMEAD EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND
DEVOTION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
FORCES OF THIS COUNTRY FIGHTING IN VIET
NAM.
WHEREAS, young Americans are engaged in mortal
conbat in Viet Nam in support of the Foreign Policy
commitments of this Nation; and
WHEREAS, vociferous groups and individuals in our
society have, by demonstrations and otherwise, sought,
and are seeking, to undermine this policy; and
WHEREAS, these a
publicity in the press, on
people, including those of
erroneously led to believe
are not willing to support
Viet Nam; and
::tions have been given such vast
radio and television that many
hostile nations, may have been
that the majority of our people
our national commitments in
WHEREAS, Members of our armed forces, themselves
convinced of the rectitude of our Asian policy, have expressed
concern regarding the apparent attitude of those for whom they
are fighting, and are desirous and deserving of a forthright
statement of our support for and interest in them,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROSEMEAD DOES HEREBY RESOLVE that this Council as the duly
elected representatives of the people of Rosemead, deplores
the fact that the publicity given to the opinions of a smal
minority has tended to mislead the world into considering
this Country as deeply divided on our Asian policy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Council hereby
extends to the members of the armed forces its fullest support
and warmest devotion to them as they perform their hard duty,
thus assuring them that the spirit of patriotism is not dead
in this Country and that they are neither forgotten nor un-
appreciated by the people of Rosemead.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED this 23rd day of
November, 1965.
ATTEST:
MAYOR T CITY OF A
IT CLERK