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No. 89-36
WHEREAS, the guided missile cruiser USS LEYTE GULF (CG55) is one of three
TICONDEROGA-class AEGIS cruisers homeported at Naval Station Mayport; and
WHEREAS, USS LEYTE GULF returns to her home port on June 30, 1989 after a
six-month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea with the United States
SIXTH Fleet; and
WHEREAS, USS LEYTE GULF is the first Mayport-based AEGIS cruiser to
complete such an overseas deployment; and
WHEREAS, the ship and her crew of about 360 officers and men brought
great credit to themselves during numerous exercises, operations and port
visits throughout this deployment
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Atlantic Beach recognizes
the accomplishments of USS LEYTE GULF during her first overseas
deployment and encourages all citizens of the city to join in welcoming
home the ship and her crew.
Introduced and adopted this 2. •f June, 1989
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William I. Gulliford Jr, May.r Pr-riding Officer
ATTEST:
Maureen Kin , City Clerk