HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 06_Support Armed Forces_2003.04.15A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OWASSO,
OKLAHOMA DECLARING THE CITY OF OWASSO'S SUPPORT OF "A"
COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 502 ND INFANTRY REGIMENT, 101ST
AIRBORNE DIVISIOV.
WHEREAS, the "America Supporting Americans" program was created on March 4, 1968
to provide a mechanism whereby all branches of the United States Armed Services would be
"adopted" by an American city; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the adoption program is to bond Americans with the men and
women who bravely serve their country; and,
WHEREAS, the program has received national attention as a result of Operation Iraqi
Freedom, resulting in the deployment of more than 200,000 troops; and,
WHEREAS, cities in nine states have adopted over 60 active units of all branches of the
service; and,
WHEREAS, no community in Oklahoma has yet completed the ASA adoption process;
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WHEREAS, the City of Owasso wishes to adopt a unit of the armed services through the
ASA program;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITJ
OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA:
Section 1. That the City of Owasso hereby adopts "A" Company, I" Battalion, 502nd
Infantry Regiment, 1015` Airborne Division, whose home base is Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
Section 2. That the City of Owasso is committed to supporting its adopted unit by
whatever means are appropriate.
Section 3. That all citizens, clubs, churches, business organizations, and schools are
encouraged to show their encouragement and support of this unit.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15t'
City of Owasso, Oklahoma.
Helm, Mayor
Craig Tho6MI, -Councilor I
Marci4 B outwell, City Clerk
2003 by the City Council of the
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Susan Kimball, Couftcilor
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Stephen Cataudella, Councilor