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"Recognizing the 242nd birthday of the
United States Army."
June 14, 2017
WHEREAS, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing the citizens of
13 American colonies, authorized the establishment of the Continental Army; and
WHEREAS, the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom that caused the
authorization and organization of the United States Army led to the adoption of the Declaration
of Independence and the codification of the new Nation's basic principles and values in the
Constitution; and
WHEREAS, for the past 242 years, the Army's central mission has been to fight and win the
Nation's wars; and
WHEREAS, the motto of "Duty, Honor, Country" is the creed by which the American soldier
lives and serves; and
WHEREAS, no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of future conflicts, the Nation can
rely on its Army to produce well- trained, well -led, and highly motivated soldiers to carry out the
missions entrusted to them; and
WHEREAS, members of the City have proudly served and made the ultimate sacrifice for our
Nation's freedom while serving in the United States Army and other branches of our Nation's
military.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City of Seal Beach, that Seal Beach
recognizes the historic significance of the 242nd anniversary of the United States Army -calls
upon the Seal Beach to issue a proclamation expressing appreciation of the people of Seal
Beach to the United States Army and to the soldiers who have served in it for 242 years of
dedicated service.
Dated this 12" day of June, 2017.
Sandra Massa - Lavitt, Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem: Mike Varipapa
City Council Members:
Ellery A. Deaton
Thomas Moore
Schelly Sustarsic