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RESOLUTION <br /> A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE EFFORTS OF BECOMING A BEYOND THE YELLOW <br /> RIBBON COMMUNITY <br /> WHEREAS,Many families support their military service members who are serving in the United States <br /> and overseas to protect the values and freedom enjoyed by the citizens of the United States of America, <br /> and; <br /> WHEREAS, a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group has been formed in an effort to assist <br /> connecting local military family members with a community network of support that is understood and <br /> trusted by military families,where military residents and their families are recognized and can access <br /> information and services to assist them during the deployment cycle and is sustainable for future military <br /> families as deployment becomes necessary, and; <br /> WHEREAS,this Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group will build on the existing strength of our <br /> community and organizations by continuing to support awareness and addressing the needs of spouses <br /> and children throughout the deployment,deployment-reintegration process and through extended periods <br /> after homecoming in ways to lessen their burden while a family member is deployed or is impacted by <br /> their service to community and country, and; <br /> WHEREAS, We believe the effects of deployment do not end when the soldier returns home and the <br /> family is reunited;this process takes months for some families and years for others; We believe the <br /> ultimate vision of the community is to offer support to military families and honor them in our midst, and; <br /> WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon <br /> Community Group encourage key groups of the community service members and their families to be <br /> proactive and work in harmony to develop a program which empowers community synchronization of <br /> effort and build an enduring and sustainable network of support. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,on behalf of our residents,the City Council of Vadnais <br /> Heights is proud to recognize,appreciate and say Thank You to our military members and their <br /> families for their service sacrifices and in all they do. <br /> AND,BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the residents and the City Council of the City of <br /> Vadnais Heights do fully support the efforts of the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Community Group <br /> to support our military members and their families while defending the democratic values of the <br /> United States of America. <br /> Passed by the City Council of the City of Vadnais Heights this day of 92011. <br /> Susan L.Banovetz,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Gerald Urban, City Administrator <br />