HomeMy WebLinkAbout2321 RESOLUTION NO. 2321
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, MAYOR
CONCURRING, SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL VETERANS
CEMETERY IN KITSAP COUNTY AND PLEDGING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY
GOVERNMENT TO HELP HONOR ALL VETERANS.
WHEREAS, The City of Bremerton has a proud tradition of honoring
and supporting all Veterans for their patriotic duties; and
WHEREAS, the City of Brenlerton hosts many Veterans Memorials,
including a Congressionai!y dedicated Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier,
a paIk dedicated to the defenders of Bataan, and a mass grave for
World War iI crew members of the USS Saratoga; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton will soon be the permanent and final
homeport of the USS Turner Joy (DD951) as an added memorial to the
Naval Veterans of the United States, the State of Washington and
the City of Bren,erton; and
WHEREAS, the many veterans and Veterans' organizations, including
the Allied Veterans' Council of over 70,000 members, of the City of
Bremerton strongly support memorials honoring those who have served
their country with honor; and
WHEREAS, the United States, the State of Washington and the City of
Bremerton owe a continuing debt of gratitude to those who have
served their country in past wars and conflicts; and
WHEREAS, Kitsap County is the home for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard,
Naval Subn,arine Base, Bangor, Naval Undersea Warfare Engineering
Station and many other military commands; and
WHEREAS, mjiitary veterans routinely return to the Kitsap County
area for retirement; and
WHEREAS, the men and women, who through their service have brought
hcnor to our country, our state and our city and have endowed us
with a sense of pride; and
WHEREAS, it is only fitting that a National Veterans Cemetery be
established in Kitsap County to honor those who have served in
Kitsap Military Instai]ations and those throughout Puget Sound.
THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. The City of Bremerton fully supports the efforts to establish
a National Veterans' Cemetery in Kitsap County;
2. That the City of Bremerton pledges to support the National
Veterans' Cemetery and provide assistance in honoring veterans of
all conflicts and all services, past and present.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this J day
of October, 1990.
LYNN HORTON, President
Bremerton City Council
LOUIS MENTOR, Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk