HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-61 - A Day of Remembrance for Overseas Vietnamese Veterans of Former Republic of South VietnamRESOLUTION NO. 10- 61
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
- OF COSTA MESA, CALIFORNIA, RECOGNIZING A DAY
OF REMEMBRANCE FOR OVERSEAS VIETNAMESE
VETERANS OF THE FORMER REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
(REPUBLIC OF SOUTH VIETNAM).
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COSTA MESA HEREBY RESOLVES
AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, from 1961 to 1975, the Vietnam War brought about the loss of
approximately 250,000 soldiers of the Republic of South Vietnam and 58,000 soldiers of
the United States for the cause of freedom; and
WHEREAS, thousands of Overseas Vietnamese Veterans of the Republic of
South Vietnam now reside in the United States and participate in activities sponsored by
American veterans including Memorial Day; and
WHEREAS, all veterans that risked their lives fighting for freedom should be
honored for their distinguished service in the Vietnam War and now they contribute to
the United States as American citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa recognizes the importance behind the
principles of individual freedom in a just society promoting human rights and dignity, and
WHEREAS, the City of Costa Mesa is proud to support this Resolution in
recognition of the continuing efforts of the Overseas Vietnamese Veterans of the
Republic of South Vietnam to have all cities recognize June 19th as A Day of
Remembrance for Americans and South Vietnamese who fought side by side for the
ideals and values of democracy.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, the Costa Mesa City Council does
hereby resolve that June 19th is Overseas Vietnamese Veterans of the Republic of
South Vietnam Day of Remembrance, in memory of the soldiers who sacrificed their
lives for freedom and democracy, for the victims of the Vietnam War, and in honor of the
survivors, activist, and freedom fighters.
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PASSED AND ADOPTED this 17th day of August, 2010.
ATTEST:
Ale Folcik, City Clerk
Allan R. Mansoor, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Kimberly all 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. 10-61 and was duly
passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Costa Mesa at a regular meeting
held on the 17th day of August, 2010, by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: MANSOOR, LEECE, BEVER, FOLEY, MONAHAN
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 18th day of August 2010.
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JULIE FOLCIK, CIT CLERK
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