HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2010-010 RESOLUTION NO 2010-010
A RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT TO THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TO DESIGNATE THE "FACES OF
FREEDOM" VETERANS MEMORIAL IN ATASCADERO AS THE
OFFICIAL VETERANS MEMORIAL FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY
WHEREAS, the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial, located at the Lake Park in
Atascadero, is a world class Memorial honoring the Veterans of San Luis Obispo County for
their service in wars, from World War I to the present for the United States of America, and,
WHEREAS, the building of the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial involved the
efforts of many people and resources from throughout San Luis Obispo County; and,
WHEREAS, the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial will attract visitors and
enhance tourism to Atascadero and the entire surrounding San Luis Obispo County community;
and,
WHEREAS, the entire citizenry of San Luis Obispo County is united in their desire to
properly recognize and honor the service and sacrifice of the veterans from the County of San
Luis Obispo who served their country, and the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial
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represents such a tribute, and,
WHEREAS, the "Faces of Freedom" recognizes veterans from every city and
community in San Luis Obispo County; and,
WHEREAS, many veterans organizations and citizens in San Luis Obispo County
support designating the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial as the official Veterans
Memorial in San Luis Obispo County; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero supports the efforts of the Marine Corps League,
Detachment 680, to declare the Memorial as the official Veterans Memorial of San Luis Obispo
County
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO stands with the Marine Corps League and other groups in
supporting the designation of the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial as the official Veterans
Memorial of San Luis Obispo County; and,
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the City of Atascadero hereby requests that the County
Board of Supervisors declare that the "Faces of Freedom" Veterans Memorial become the
official Veterans Memorial of San Luis Obispo County; and,
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a, RESOLVED FURTHER, that a copy of this Resolution shall be sent by the City Clerk
to the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors for approval.
On motion by Council Member Kelley and seconded by Council Member Clay, the foregoing
Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote
AYES Council Members Beraud, Clay, Kelley, O'Malley and Mayor Fonzi
NOES None
ABSENT None
ADOPTED- February 23, 2010
ATTEST CITY OF ATASCADERO
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Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M.C., Roberta Fonzi,Mayor
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
Brian A. Pierik,City Attorney