HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-60 buzzardRESOLUTION NO. 2006-60
RESOLUTION OF THE UKIAH CITY COUNCIL
HONORING SGT. JASON J. BUZZARD
AND EXPRESSING CONDOLENCES
TO HIS FAMILY
WHEREAS, Sgt. Jason J. Buzzard served his country with dedication, commitment
and devotion to duty; and,
WHEREAS, he was a native of Willits who graduated from Ukiah High School in 1993;
and,
WHEREAS, he married his high school sweetheart Michele and they are the proud
parents of Michala and Tristan; and,
WHEREAS, he enlisted in the Army in 1998 and subsequently re-enlisted during time
of war; and,
WHEREAS, he was an honored member of the Second Brigade Combat Team of the
Fourth Infantry Division stationed at Fort Hood, Texas; and,
WHEREAS, he and his unit were deployed to Iraq in November of 2005; and,
WHEREAS, he provided leadership, support and guidance to the members of his unit
and otherwise honorably discharged the duties assigned to him; and,
WHEREAS, he was called upon to make the ultimate sacrifice in the performance of
his duties on June 21, 2006; and,
WHEREAS, he is survived by numerous family members and friends in Mendocino
County, including in the Ukiah area;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Ukiah City Council hereby sincerely and publicly offer thanks to Sgt.
Jason J. buzzard for his service to and ultimate sacrifice on behalf of his country; and,
2. That the Ukiah City Council hereby offers its heartfelt condolences to Michele,
Michala and Tristan Buzzard and to all of Sgt. Buzzard's family members and friends.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June, 2006, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Councilmembers Crane, McCowen, Rodin, and Mayor Ashiku
None
Vice Mayor Baldwin
None
ATTEST:
Gail Petersen, Deputy City Clerk
×~fark _Ashiku, Mayor
"Phil Baldwifl,)Vice Mayor
Mari Rodin, Council Member
~n McCowen, Council Member
Dou~ ~ra~e, C~uncil Member