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RESOLUTION NUMBER ~Rh/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEAL BEACH RECOGNIZING THE CALIFORNIA
STATE MILITARY RESERVE
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WHEREAS, the California State Military Reserve was created and organized by
the California State Le~islature on December 12, 1940 and is
commemorating its 60t Anniversary; and
WHEREAS, established as an all volunteer military organization, its mission was
to support the California Army National Guard during national and
local emergencies; and
WHEREAS, during World War II, the Military Reserve had 11,600 personnel on
active duty and 13,500 active duty personnel during the Korean
War - performing military training functions and guarding defense
plants, armories, and other strategic and sensitive military facilities;
and
WHEREAS, the California State Military Reserve also performed support
functions for the 40th Infantry Division during periods of civil unrest,
natural disasters and drug demand reduction programs with
members who carry on a tradition of volunteer service to our nation
dating back to the founding of-the United States; and
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WHEREAS, these military members have maintained a tradition of loyalty,
patriotism and duty to God and Country and have enhanced the
professional image and status of the United States Military forces
and in addition, have brought honor to our community with an
impressive record of military and community service.
Now, THEREFORE, I, PATRICIA E. CAMPBELL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA, do hereby express our community's appreciation
for the selfless efforts and unwavering commitment of the California State Military
Reserve 40th Division Support Brigade headquartered at the Joint Forces
Training Base in our neighboring city.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach on the Eleventh Day of December in the Year Two Thousand.
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MAYOR PAT CIA E. MPBELL
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ATTEST:
Resolution NUmber~A61
STATE OF CALU?OI{NIA)
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
CITYOI?SEALBlJ:ACH )
I, Joanne M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, Cali[CjIJ1ja, do hereby certify that the foregoing I
resolution is the OIiginal copy of Resolution Numbe~ 011 file in tile office of the City Clerk,
passed, approved, a92.iJllopted by ..lI4!<Jlity l<;;9Ullci!,of the City of Seal Beach, at a regular meeting
thcl' held on the {I!!!...- day of ~,,~. 2000.
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