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KESOLUTION NO. 0,326, OOZ
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A STATE VETERANS
CEMETERY ON PROPERTY PROVIDED BY FORT HOOD
WHEREAS, Fort Hood, one of the Army's premiere military installations, is located in Central
Texas, and supports a total of 34,262 military retirees, 5,278 survivors, and 34,262 family members,
for a total of 73,802 served; and
WHEREAS, many more service personnel retire from Fort Hood each month with a majority
of those electing to make their retirement homes in Central Texas; and
WHEREAS, our veterans have been the backbone of America's freedom, serving faithfully
and honorably in defense of our Nation and are due full honor for that service; and
WHEREAS, a fitting tribute would be to provide those who have served their country in the
time of peace and war with a veteran's cemetery that will serve as a memorial to their service..
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements the following policies of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
1. Governmental Affairs Policy End 6.0, which states: "A high level of cooperation and
involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations."
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown fully supports the establishment of
a State Veterans Cemetery in Bell County and commends the State of Texas in taking the steps to
make auch a tribute possible for the thousands of veterans who reside in areas not readily
accessible to veterans burial sites.
SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Secretary to attest
thereto this resolution on behalf of the City of Georgetown.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this day of
2002.
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Alml -,
Patricia E. Carls
City Attorney
ATTEST:
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
Veterans Cemetery Resolution No. i.24)P
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