HomeMy WebLinkAbout6633_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 6633
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDLANDS ESTABLISHING A DISPLAY POLICY FOR THE
UNITED STATES, STATE, CITY AND OTHER FLAGS
WHEREAS, in honor of the nation, and in recognition of state and local
government, the City of Redlands regularly displays flags on and around City facilities;
and
WHEREAS, rules and customs pertaining to the display and use of the United
States flag have been established by Executive Order of the federal government for use
by civilians and civilian groups and organizations, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City Council of the City of Redlands ("this City
Council") that all City departments use and display the United States flag in accordance
with such established rules and customs; and
WHEREAS, over two thousand Americans, six hundred fifty from this state, who
served in the United States armed forces durin,, the war in Indochina are still listed as
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prisoners of war or missing in action; and
WHEREAS, this nation is deeply indebted to its servicemen and servicewomen of
all wars and conflicts for their courage and sacrifice, and should demonstrate its special
commitment to the missing men, women and their families by obtaining the release of
those still held prisoner of war and the fullest possible accounting, from the responsible
governments regarding those Americans listed as missing in action; and
WHEREAS, the Prisoner of War/Missing in Action (POW/MIA) flag is a
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powerful symbol of the plight of these prisoners of war and missing Americans and
reminds the public of the commitment this nation must have in determining the fate of its
servicemen and servicewomen; and
WHEREAS, this City Council has determined it is appropriate that the POW/NIIA
flag should be displayed at certain public buildings throughout the City to increase public
awareness of the issue of prisoners of war and those missing in action and to gain public
support for the efforts of the United States government to resolve this matter; and
A-7-HEREAS, it is further the desire of this City Council to adopt a written policy
for the display and use of the United States flag, state and local flags and other flags,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Redlands hereby adopts the Display Policy for the United States, State, City and other
flags attached hereto as Exhibit "A."
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 4th day of September, 2007.
of the City ofRedlands
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ATTEST:
City Clerk
1, Lorne Poyzer, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing
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resolution was adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting thereof, held on the
4th day of September, 2007 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Gilbreath, Gil, Gallagher, Aguilar; Mayor Harrison
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
City
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EXHIBIT "A"
CITY OF REDLANDS DISPLAY POLICY FOR THE
UNITED STATES, STATE, LOCAL AND OTHER FLAGS
Any City department displaying the United States Flag and/or other flag subject to this
policy on any City building or grounds shall comply with this policy.
It is proper to display the United States Flag from sunrise to sunset during business hours
at each City facility when weather permits. The flag may also be displayed at night if
1 llurninated by a light.
The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and ceremoniously.
When on display, the flag is accorded the place of honor, always positioned to its own
right. Place it to the right of the speaker or staging area or sanctuary. Other flags should
be to the left.
The United States Flag should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when
a number of flags of states, localities or societies are grouped for display.
When one flag is used with the United States Flag and the staffs are crossed, the flag of
the United States Flag is placed on its own right with its staff in front of the other flag.
When displaying the flag against a wall, vertically or horizontally the flag's union(stars)
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should be at the top,to the flag's own right, and to the observer's left.
POLICY ON DISPLAYING OTHER FLAGS
The Redlands City Council acknowledges the POW/MIA flag is a powerful symbol of
the plight of prisoners of war and missing Americans and reminds the public of the
commitment this nation must have in determining the fate of its servicemen and
servicewomen. On August 10, 1990, the 101't Congress
yress passed U.S. Public Law 101-
355, which recognized the POW/MIA flag and designated it "as the symbol of our
Nation's concern and commitment to resolving as fully as possible the fates of Americans
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. missing and unaccounted for in Southeast Asia, thus ending the uncertainty
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for their families and the Nation." Thus, it is appropriate that the POW'/MIA flag should
be displayed at public buildings throughout this City, during daily/normal business hours
at each City facility when weather permits, to increase public awareness of the issue of
prisoners of war and those missing in action and to (),am public support for the efforts of
the United States government to resolve this matter.
In flying the flac, from one flag pole, the POW."MIA flag is flown directly below the
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United States flag and above any state flag.
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If flying the United States flag, POW/MIA and State flags from two poles, the POW/MIA
flag should be flown from the same pole as the United States flag, with the state flag
flying from the pole to the left.
If Flying flags from three poles, the National Colors occupy the place of prominence (the
right), with the POW/MIA flag immediately to the left of the United States flag, and the
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state flag to the left of the POW/MIA flag.
POLICY ON DISPLAYING THE FLAG AT HALF STAFF
All C11v departments shall display the flag(s) at half staff at City buildings and grounds
where flags are normally displayed in accordance with this policy.
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By Public Law 322, 103rd Congress, approved September 13, 1994 states, "...by order of
the President, the flag shall be flown at half staff upon the death of principal figures of
the United States government and the Governor of a State, territory, or possession, as a
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mark- of respect to their memory. In the event of the death of other officials or foreign
dignitaries, the flag is to be displayed at half staff according to Presidential instructions or
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orders, or in accordance with recognized customs or practices not inconsistent with law.
In the event of the death of a present or fon-ner official of the government of any State,
territory, or possession, the Governor of that State, territory, or possession may proclaim
that the United States flag shall be flown at half staff. The flag shall be flown at half staff
thirty days from the death of the President or a former President; ten days from the death
of the Vice-President, the Chief Justice or a retired Chief Justice of the United States, or
an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, or the Speaker of the House of
Representatives; from the day of death until internment of an Associate Justice of the
Supreme Court, a Secretary of an executive or military department, a former Vice-
President, or Governor of a State, territory, or possession; and on the day of death and the
following day for a member of Congress.
Display of Flag at half staff in Honor of Deceased Person
The flags of the United States, the State of California and the City of Redlands may be
flown at half staff upon the death of public officials at all levels of government. When
death of the public official to be so honored is verified, flags shall be flown at half staff
immediately. The flags shall remain at half staff during each day they are normally flown
until lowered at the end of the day on which the funeral is solemnized.
On occasions where public safety personnel are killed in the line of duty, the Redlands
City Council may deem it appropriate to order all flags flown at half staff. Finally, the
honor and reverence accorded this solemn act should not be diminished by the display of
the flag at half staff on occasions of local tragedy.
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METHOD FOR PLACING FLAG AT HALF STAFF
The flag, shall be raised to the peak for an instant and then lowered to the half staff
position idway between the top and the bottom of the staff. The flag should be again
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raised to the peak before it is lowered for the day. The flag must never touch the ground
when being raised or lowered. The flag should be raised briskly and lowered slowly and
ceremoniously. At no time shall any other flag be above the United States Flag. When
the United States Flag is lowered to half staff position, other flags should similarly be
lowered.
WHEN TO DISPLAY FLAG AT HALF STAFF
Memorial Day
The flags of the United States, the State of California and the City of Redlands are flown
at half staff until 12:00 noon, and raised to the peak for the remainder of the day. This is
covered by Public Law 829 passed by the 77`" Congress. The flags of the United States,
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the State of California and the City of Redlands shall be flown at half staff on Memorial
Day.
The POW/MIA flag shall also be flown at half staff on Memorial Day.
Veterans' Da
The flags of the United States, the State of California and the City of Redlands shall be
flown at half staff on Veterans' Day.
The POWIN41A. flag shall also be flown at half staff on Veteran's Day.
National Korean War Veterans' Armistice Dav
National POW/MIA Da
The Council recognizes the third Friday in September of each year as a day for
POW/N-11A and their families throughout the City of Redlands. The City shall display the
POW/MIA flag daily at all City facilities where flags are normally displayed
Peace Officers Memorial Day
The United States flat, will be flown at half stall' at all City facilities where flags are
normally displayed each year on May 15t", in accordance with public Law 103-322 and
the Congressional Joint Resolution approved October 1, 1962, designating May 15t" of
each year as "Peace Officers Memorial Day," and the week in which it falls as "Police
Week."
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Other Days
It is customary to honor prominent public officials holding office at the time of their
deaths. City of Redlands shall use the following list:
Federal Government: President, Vice President, US Supreme Court Justice, Members of
Congress and a Secretary of an executive or military department.
State Government: Governor, incumbent judge of the Superior Court or Justice Court*
City Officials: City Mayors and Council Members
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