R-039-15 Recognition and Support of the Veterans Wall of Freedom as a Perpetual Reminder of the Sacrifices Made by Veterans in Services of their Country

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I RESOLUTION NO. R-39-15 2 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, 3 CALIFORNIA IN RECOGNITION AND SUPPORT OF THE VETERANS WALL OF 4 FREEDOM AS A PERPETUAL REMINDER OF THE SACRIFICES MADE BY VETERANS IN SERVICES OF THEIR COUNTRY. 5 6 WHEREAS, today, we enjoy many freedoms in this great Country that were paid for 7 by the service and sacrifice of the Veterans of our military services; and 8 9 WHEREAS, these Veterans were men and women, of all religions and of all races, 10 who answered the call of duty to serve our Country, both within the United States and I I overseas, protecting freedom in peace and defending freedom in war; and 12 WHEREAS, in the City of Colton, there are an estimated 1,750 Veterans and over 13 4,400 family members of Veterans; and 14 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish a VETERANS WALL OF FREEDOM where 15 16 Veterans, family members, loved ones and fellow citizens can gather to reflect and pay 17 homage to America's Veterans who answered the call of duty and so unselfishly made the 18 sacrifice for our freedom; and 19 WHEREAS, the VETERANS WALL OF FREEDOM will be built in Grand Terrace, 20 California, as a distinctive monument to permanently honor the spirit, service and sacrifice of 21 22 all Veterans who have kept our nation strong for over 230 years; and 23 WHEREAS, the VETERANS WALL OF FREEDOM will serve as a daily reminder that this 24 Country owes a debt of gratitude to its Veterans for their extraordinary service; and, 25 WHEREAS, the VETERANS WALL OF FREEDOM will be an inspiration for future 26 generations, deepening their appreciation of the accomplishments and dedication of these men 27 28 and women who served in our Nation's armed forces in defense of our distinctly American values of liberty, peace and freedom.