File #: 13-1768    Version: 1 Name: Salute to Armed Forces
Type: Consent Calendar Resolution Status: Approved
File created: 9/26/2013 In control: Murphy
On agenda: 10/2/2013 Final action: 10/2/2013
Title: PROPOSED RESOLUTION SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the sacrifice made by the service men and women of the Armed Forces who defend our country so that we and our children can have a better future; and WHEREAS, the members of our Armed Forces and veteran organizations hold themselves to the highest standards and the example set by their willingness to answer the call to duty gives this great Nation continued strength and vitality; and WHEREAS, the people and leadership of Cook County want the brave and honorable service and sacrifices of the members of our Armed Forces, our veterans and their families never to be forgotten; and WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy warmly welcomes all military personnel and veterans of all wars and their families to be honored at the 3rd annual special Salute to Our Armed Forces on October 15, 2013. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President and Cook County Board of Com...
Sponsors: JOHN P. DALEY, ELIZABETH "LIZ" DOODY GORMAN, JOAN PATRICIA MURPHY, TONI PRECKWINKLE (President), EDWIN REYES, DEBORAH SIMS, ROBERT STEELE, LARRY SUFFREDIN, JEFFREY R. TOBOLSKI, JERRY BUTLER, EARLEAN COLLINS, JOHN A. FRITCHEY, BRIDGET GAINER, JESÚS G. GARCÍA, GREGG GOSLIN, STANLEY MOORE, TIMOTHY O. SCHNEIDER, PETER N. SILVESTRI
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PROPOSED RESOLUTION
 
SALUTE TO OUR ARMED FORCES
 
WHEREAS, the County of Cook has always honored the sacrifice made by the service men and women of the Armed Forces who defend our country so that we and our children can have a better future; and
 
WHEREAS, the members of our Armed Forces and veteran organizations hold themselves to the highest standards and the example set by their willingness to answer the call to duty gives this great Nation continued strength and vitality; and
 
WHEREAS, the people and leadership of Cook County want the brave and honorable service and sacrifices of the members of our Armed Forces, our veterans and their families never to be forgotten; and
 
WHEREAS, Cook County Commissioner Joan Patricia Murphy warmly welcomes all military personnel and veterans of all wars and their families to be honored at the 3rd annual special Salute to Our Armed Forces on October 15, 2013.
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the President and Cook County Board of Commissioners express their deep gratitude and appreciation to the service members, military families and veterans who keep this nation strong and safe; and
 
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a suitable copy of this resolution be tendered to our military men, women and veterans attending the Salute to our Armed Forces event in honor of their service and sacrifice to this grateful County and Nation.
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