1962 - Resolution - Expressing Community Pride for USS Carl VinsonRESOLUTION NO. 1962
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON EXPRESSING OUR COMMUNITY PRIDE AS
THE CITY WELCOMES HOME THE USS CARL VINSON.
WHEREAS, the United States of America was attached without warning by a
terrorist on September 11, 2001, and
WHEREAS, over 2,000 innocent men and women, American citizens and other
nationalities, died in the surprise attach on the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in the
hijacked airlines; and
WHEREAS, the men and women of the officers and crew of the USS Carl Vinson
sailed into harm's way in defense of our nation and our homeland; now therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE THAT:
(1) Freedom comes with a high price. Our community is fully aware of the
sacrifices made by our armed forces in order to keep our nation free.
(2) The citizens of Port Orchard are extraordinarily proud of the crew of the
USS Carl Vinson and feel blessed that these skilled sailors stand ready
to protect our homes, our families, and our American way of life.
(3) Thank you, USS Carl Vinson, for being there when your nation calls
upon you.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor,
and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage~ day of January, 2002.
~ ~~= ~ _ .. ~ LESLIEJ. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
Patricia Parks, City Clerk
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America and have taken us upon a long and arduous path. It saddens me to tl:iink about
the conflicts that inevitably lie before our society as we face this threat to our national
security. I am confident of our resolve and our determination and know that this too we
shall overcome ..
As an elected official, a family man, and a life time resident of Port Orchard, I am
extraordinarily proud of the men and women in uniform. I am particularly proud to know
that our friends and neighbors serve upon the USS ·carl Vinson and are there when we ·
call upon them. To serve in the armed forces requires dedication, courage, and self-
sacrifice. At anytime, the offiC(:J"S. and crew must put duty before everything else and face
challenges that we, as a nation, cannot afford you to lose.
The men and women of the USS Carl Vinson have served our nation in the finest
tradition of the US Navy. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
CITY HALL
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Leslie J. WeatheriU
Mayor
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