02/12/2013 Resolutions 2013-40 RESOLUTION 2013-40
WHEREAS, the people of Grand Island have a long standing history of support for
the military and the service and sacrifice of veterans; and
WHEREAS, as evidenced from the many years of manufacturing munitions at the
Former Cornhusker Aiiuy Ammunition Plant, home for the training of World War II B-29 Army
Aviators, home for the Veteran's Administration Hospital and the Nebraska National Guard
Aviation; and
WHEREAS, as evidenced from 30,000 who attended the Vietnam Traveling
Memorial Wall; the many Veteran's Day Breakfasts and Veteran's Day Parades; the ongoing
services to veterans and their families by the Veteran's Service Office and the Red Cross Military
Families; and the effort to support our troops by wearing red on Fridays , and
WHEREAS,as evidenced by the membership of the United Veterans Club,American
Legion, Veterans of Foreign War, and Patriot Guard Riders; and
WHEREAS, the spirit sparked over 125 years ago that created the means for our
community to be the home of the Soldiers and Sailors Home is alive today as evidenced by the
services provided at the Grand Island Veteran's Home.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that Grand Island can serve and appreciate
veterans like no other Central Nebraska community and with the imminent promise to build a new
Veterans Home in Central Nebraska, the City of Grand Island supports the team of volunteers
working on a community proposal to continue its service to honor and care for veterans in its new
facility in our community.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island,Nebraska, February 12, 2013.
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Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form 111 ,11,.•
February 11,2013 0 CI N'orney