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RESOLUTION NO. 2013- 2 r-2,3 <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY <br /> OF SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, EXPRESSING SUPPORT <br /> FOR THE NOVEMBER 8, 2013 PARADE COMMEMORATING <br /> THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE VIETNAM WAR, <br /> SPONSORED BY THE MIAMI-DADE COUNTY MILITARY <br /> AFFAIRS BOARD WELCOMING HOME AND REMEMBERING <br /> VIETNAM VETERANS; PROVIDING THE CITY MANAGER <br /> WITH THE AUTHORITY TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY TO <br /> EFFECTUATE THIS RESOLUTION; PROVIDING FOR AN <br /> EFFECTIVE DATE. <br /> WHEREAS, beginning on Memorial Day 2012, the Federal government initiated a <br /> partnership with local governments, private organizations, and communities across America to <br /> participate in the Commemoration of the 50`h Anniversary of the Vietnam War; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War is a 13-year <br /> program to honor and thank the generation of proud Americans who served our country during one <br /> of the most challenging missions ever faced by our nation; and <br /> WHEREAS, the City Commission wishes to join in the commemoration of the 50`h <br /> Anniversary of the Vietnam War; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Commemoration of the 50`h Anniversary of the Vietnam War is a tribute to <br /> the valor of more than 3 million servicemen and women who left their families to serve bravely; and <br /> WHEREAS, through more than a decade of combat, over air, land, and sea, these proud <br /> Americans upheld the highest traditions of our Armed Forces; and <br /> WHEREAS, as a grateful Nation, we honor more than 58,000 patriots who sacrificed their <br /> lives during the Vietnam War and remember those who were wounded and still carry the scars of <br /> war; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Military Affairs Board is sponsoring a parade, scheduled for November 8, <br /> 2013, commemorating the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and welcoming home and <br /> remembering our Vietnam veterans; and <br /> WHEREAS, this City believes that it is in the best interest of the citizens of Sunny Isles <br /> Beach to support the November 8, 2013 parade sponsored by the Military Affairs Board. <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF <br /> SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: <br /> Section 1. Expressing Support for Parade. The City Commission hereby joins in the <br /> Commemoration of the 50`h Anniversary of the Vietnam War, and expresses support for the <br />