HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.C- Presentations .P"ROCIA ATIONOF THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL
DESIGNATING JUNE 3, 2013
AS
MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART
ROBERT E. BUSH CHAPTER 2929
"PURPLE HEART DAY"
WHEREAS, the people of the City of San Bernardino have great admiration and the
utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served their country and this
community in the Armed Forces, and
WHEREAS, veterans have paid the high price of freedom by leaving their families and
communities and placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and li
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women from the City of 4
San Bernardino who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and
way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, many men and women in uniform have given their lives while serving in the
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, many citizens of our community have earned the Purple Heat Medal as a
result of being wounded while engaged in combat with an enemy force, construed as a singularly
meritorious act of essential service; and
WHEREAS, June 3, 2013 has officially been designated as the day in the City of
San Bernardino to remember and recognize veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart
Medal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that we, the Mayor and Common Council of the
City of San Bernardino, do hereby proclaim the City of San Bernardino as a Purple Heart City,
one of very few cities in the State of California so designated, honoring the service and sacrifice
of our nation's men and women in uniform wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to
protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. This date will remembered, celebrated, honored
and recognized as
"PURPLE HEART DAY"
DATED this 3rd day of June, 2013.
VIRGI Q f/rsqtard CHAS A. KELLEY
Council Member ayor Council Member, Fifth rd
ROBERT NKINS RIKKE VAN J HNSON
Council Mem er, Second Ward 0• Council Member, Sixth Ward
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JOHN VALDIVIA II FRED SHO WENDY J. McCAIvIMACK I
Council -ember Third Ward Council Member Fourth Ward Council klember, Seventh Wuid ��