01/28/2020 Resolutions 2020-33RESOLUTION 2020-33
WHEREAS, LB911 before the Legislature of Nebraska, One Hundred Sixth
Legislature, Second Session, was introduced by Senators Quick and Brewer; and
WHERAS, if enacted, LB911 directs the Director of the Nebraska Department of
Veterans Affairs to negotiate with the City of Grand Island for acquisition of lands for the
esta.blishment of a Sta.te Veterans Cemetery and to seek grant funds for development of the same;
and
WHEREAS, a Sta.te Veterans Cemetery in Grand Island would consist of the existing
Nebraska State Veterans Home Cemetery and additional abutting lands sufficient in size to qualify
for development grant funds from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs; and
WHEREAS, the members of the City Council and Mayor of the City of Grand Island
desire to express their collective support for the establishment of a State Veterans Cemetery at the
site of the former Nebraska State Veterans Home Cemetery.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA, that the City Council and Mayor of the City of
Grand Island hereby supports the esta.blishment of a State Veterans Cemetery at the site of the former
Nebraska State Veterans Home Cemetery.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, on January 28, 2020.
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
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Ro G. Steele, Mayor
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January 27, 2020 tt City Attomey