HomeMy WebLinkAbout7190_CCv0001.pdf RESOLUTION NO. 7190
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
IN SUPPORT OF THE VETERANS REMEMBERED FLAG
WHEREAS, Resolution Chapter 68, requesting that the President and Congress of the
United States adopt a Veterans Remembered Flag, as specified, was adopted by both the
Assembly and Senate of the California State Legislature and filed with the California Secretary
of State on June 5,2006;and
WHEREAS, there are flags for all branches of the armed services, there is a flag for
POWs and NUAs, but there is no flag to honor the millions of former military personnel who
have served our nation;and
WHEREAS,a flag is a symbol of recognition for a group or an ideal.Veterans compose a
group, certainly represent an ideal,and surely they deserve their own symbol;and
WHEREAS, it is estimated that 20,400,000 veterans, affiliated and unaffiliated with
veterans' organizations, who have served in our nation's military comprise a significant portion
of our country's population;and
WHEREAS, a Veterans Remembered Flag would memorialize and honor all past,
present, and future veterans and provide an enduring symbol to support tomorrows veterans
today; and
WHEREAS, displaying and flying this flag would validate the fives of millions of
individuals who have served our country in times of war,peace,and national crisis;and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Remembered Flag would fill the void of a flag to honor to all
veterans who have served in our country's Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS,the symbolism of this unique flag's design would be all-inclusive and would
pay respect to the history of our nation,to all branches of the military, and honor those who have
served or died in the service of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans Remembered Flag has been designed insubstantially the
prescribed form and is currently available for display; and
WHEREAS,this design of the Veterans Remembered Flag does all of the following:
(a) Depicts the founding of our nation through the 131 stars that emanate from the hoist
of the flag and march to the large red star that represents our nation and the five
branches of our country's military that defend her: the Army, Navy, Air Force,
Marines,and Coast Guard.
(b) The white star indicates a veteran's dedication to service.
(c) The blue star honors all men and women who have ever served in our Country's
military-
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(d) The gold star memorializes those who fell defending our nation.
(e) The blue stripe that bears the title of the flag honors the loyalty of veterans to our
nation, flag, and government.
(f) The green field represents the hallowed ground where all rest eternally;
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED By THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF DLANDS as follows:
Section 1. The City Council of the City off edlands endorses the request of the Assembly
and the Senate of the State of California,jointly, that the President and Congress of the United
States of America adopt a Veterans Remembered Flag as described herein.
Section 2. That the City of Redlands procure and display the Veterans Remembered Flag
in a position of prominence, in accordance with proper protocol, along with the flag of the
United States, the flag of the Sate of California, the flag of the City of Redlands and the
MIA/POW flag within the chambers of the seat of government of the City of Redlands.
ADOPTED,SIGNED AND APPROVED this 3"d day of July,2012.
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Pete Aguil.4, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sam Irwin,CityCkrk
1, Sam Irwin, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was
adopted by the City Council ata regular meeting thereof held on 3d day of July, 2012, by the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Harrison, Bean, Foster; Mayor Aguilar
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Gardner
Sam Irwin, City Clerk
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