HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.F.4. Resolution of Support for 34th Red Bull Infantry Division/National Guard-Res. No. 6868
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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Mark McNeill, City Administrator
SUBJECT: Resolution of Support-34th Red Bull Infantry DivisionlNational Guard
DATE: January 13,2009
Comment:
Introduction:
The City Council is asked to adopt a resolution of support for the 34th Red Bull Infantry
Division of the Minnesota National Guard.
Background:
The Washington County Board of Commissioners has asked that as many cities and
counties in Minnesota as possible adopt a resolution of support for the Stillwater-based
Military Police Company of the Minnesota National Guard. The 34th Red Bull Infantry
Division is being deployed to Iraq. It will leave on training February 13th, and arrive in
Iraq in April.
The attached resolution is proposed for Council adoption.
Relationship to Visioning:
This supports Goal D, "Vibrant, Resilient, and Stable".
Recommendation:
I recommend that the Council supports the concept to adopt the attached resolution.
Action Required:
If the Council concurs, it should, by motion, adopt the following Resolution No. 6867:
A Resolution in Support of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division,
34th Military Police Company of the Minnesota National Guard
on its Deployment to Iraq.
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Mark McNeill
City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 6867
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE 34th RED BULL INFANTRY DIVISION,
34th MILITARY POLICE COMPANY OF THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD
ON ITS DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ
WHEREAS, the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division will begin a one-year
deployment to Iraq beginning on February 13, 2009 with training exercises in the
United States and then arrival in Iraq in April 2009; and
WHEREAS, four Minnesota Units including nearly 1,000 service members from
throughout Minnesota, of which approximately one-third have had prior service in
Iraq, will be included in the deployment to the southern portion of Iraq to
command military operations in the area; and
WHEREAS, the 34th Military Police Company with 166 members will be one of
the four units to be deployed; and
WHEREAS, this is an unprecedented military mission with the 34th Infantry
Division leading a force of more than 16,000 service personnel who will be
enabling the Iraqi people to take responsibility for their future affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, acknowledges with grateful
appreciation the sacrifices of the military personnel who are leaving home and
loved ones to serve our nation in Iraq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, commends the men and women of the 34th Military
Police Company and all units of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division for their
dedication to the success of its mission and the City Council expresses its concern
for the safety and well-being of all the service personnel and the sacrifices of their
families during this deployment.
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee,
Minnesota held this day of January, 2009.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
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City Clerk