HomeMy WebLinkAbout66-23-ARESOLUTION NO. 66-23--~
EXPRESSING SUPPORT AND DEVOTION TO THE
MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES OF TH~S
COUNTRY F~GHT~NG ~N V~ET NAM
RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Ukiah,
California, that
WHEREAS, young men of the City of Ukiah, California,
are engaged in mortal combat in Vier l~m in support of the
foreign policy commitments of this Nation;
WHEREAS, vociferous groups and individuals in our society
have, by illegal demonstrations and otherwise, sought, and are
seeking, to undermine this policy;
WHEREAS, these actions have been given such vast publicity
in the press, on radio and television, that many people,
including those of hostile nations, have been erroneously led
to believe that the m~jority of our people are not willing to
support our commitments or uphold our national honor; and
WHEREAS, members of our armed forces, themselves convinced
of the rectitude of our Asian policy, have expressed concern and
shock over the apparent attitude of those for whom they are
fighting, and are desirous and deserving of a forthright state-
ment of our support for and interest in them.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVE, that this Council as the duly
elected representatives of the people of Ukiah, deplores the
fact that the publicity given to the opinions of such a small
minority of our people has tended to mislead the world into
considering this Country as deeply divided~
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 p~triotJsm is not dead
J n this country and that they are neither forgotten nor
unappreciated by us; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that copies of this resolution
sent to the President of the Un, ted States, to the United
States Senators from this State and to Congressmen from thi~
district for their information end ediFia,~tion, ~nd to the
several communications med~a for widespread dissemir~ation
the public at large.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of November, 1965 by the
foliowing roll call vote.
AYES: Councilmen Norgar,J, Crook, Scotto, Hat]owe and Mayor Buxton.
None.
NOES:
ABSENT: None.
ATTEST:
C I TY CLERK
C ERT ~ F ~ CAT ~ ON
i, Paloma R. Weaver, City Clerk of the City of Ukiah and
ex officio clerk of the City Counci], do hereby certify the
foregoing to be a true copy of Reso'~ution No. 66-23 adopted
by the said City Council at a regular meeting thereof on the
!7th day of November~ 1965~ the s~me as appears of record in
my of f i ce.
City Clerk