HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-53 - Supporting the 1st Battalion 5th Marine Regiment (Camp Pendleton) US Marine CorpsRESOLUTION NO. 08-53
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING THE 1sT
BATTALION 5T" MARINE REGIMENT, (CAMP PENDLETON)
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa is home to many military service men and
women, veterans, and families who have members in our armed forces; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has long supported and shown appreciation
for those who have served our country and defended our freedoms and the principles of
the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City's history has shown that volunteerism and active community
involvement have been key components in the development and character of the
community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa has chosen to promote goodwill and lend
support by officially supporting the 1St Battalion 5th Marine Regiment ("The Fighting
Fifth") of the United States Marine Corps; and
WHEREAS, the City is pleased to support the 1St Battalion 5t" Marine Regiment
through various means of promotional communications and other assistance as
deemed feasible, encourage the Costa Mesa community to fully support the Battalion
through fundraising efforts and activities as planned by the 1St Battalion 5t" Marine
Regiment Support Group, and urge community members to become involved with the
Support Group in fundraising events and activities.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Costa
Mesa hereby:
I . Officially supports the 1St Battalion 5th Marine Regiment of the United
States Marine Corps, Camp Pendleton.
2. Conveys the City's deepest appreciation and gratitude to the men and
women of the United States Armed Forces; those military personnel who
have connections to Costa Mesa; and in particular, those in combat
zones; whose dedication, love of country, courage and bravery serve as
an inspiration to all.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of August, 2008.
ATTEST:
J ie Folcik, City Clerk
Eric R. Bever, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
K rnberly-Hall Barlow, City Attorney
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss
CITY OF COSTA MESA )
I, JULIE FOLCIK, City Clerk of the City of Costa Mesa, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the above and foregoing is the original of Resolution No. 08-53 and was duly
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
held on the 5th day of August, 2008, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: BEVER, MANSOOR, DIXON, FOLEY, LEECE.
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE.
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: NONE.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereby set my hand and affixed the seal of the
City of Costa Mesa this 6th day of August, 2008.
JULI FOLCIK, bITY CLERK
(SEAL)