Item 6AAGENDA ITEM # 6A
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
RESOLUTION NO. 09-13
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF BEACHES VETERAN
SERVICE ORGANIZATION'S "ARMED FORCES COMMUNITY
COVENANT" PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Beach Commission has a rich history of support for our
veterans, including construction of the first beaches park in their honor, "The Atlantic Beach
Veteran's Memorial Park"; and
WHEREAS, the Commission also supports the many fine veteran service organizations
in our community; and
WHEREAS, those veteran organizations, led by the America Legion, have agreed to a
Community Covenant including the following provisions:
• To create and encourage a strong relationship between communities and the military
personnel who live and serve in them; and
• To educate all men, women and children to the value and strength that comes from
having service members, veterans and their families living in the communities; and
• To assist community leaders at all levels in developing programs and policies in support
of our nation's veterans, military personnel and their families,
All values we embrace.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Commission of the City of
Atlantic Beach does hereby support and applaud the efforts by our military veteran organizations
and pledge to work with them towards proper recognition and support for all those who serve our
country.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Commission this 14`" day of September, 2009.
JOHN S. MESERVE
Mayor
MIKE BORNO
Commissioner
JOHN L. FLETCHER
Commissioner
PAUL B. PARSONS
Commissioner
CAROLYN WOODS
Commissioner
AGENDA ITEM # 6A
SEPTEMBER 14, 2009
Approved as to form and correctness:
ALAN C. JENSEN, ESQUIRE
City Attorney
ATTEST:
DONNA L. BARTLE, CMC
City Clerk
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