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STATE OF MINNESOTA COUNTY OF ANOKA CITY OF CENTERVILLE RESOLUTION#18- A RESOLUTION PROCLAMATION FOR THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE BEING A PURPLE HEART CITY WHEREAS, the City of Centerville in the state of Minnesota has great admiration and the utmost gratitude for all the men and women who have selflessly served or are currently serving our country in the Armed Forces; and WHEREAS, veterans have paid the high price of freedom by leaving their families, communities and placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all with some giving the ultimate sacrifice of their lives and others being wounded while engaged in combat with an enemy force; and WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of men and women from Centerville and the general population who have served and are serving has and is vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by our citizens and all Americans; and WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use and was initially created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782; and WHEREAS, the Purple Heart was the first American service award or decoration made available to the common soldier and is specifically awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat with a declared enemy of the United States of America; and WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of goodwill among the combat-wounded veteran members and their families, promote patriotism, support legislative initiatives and most importantly—make sure we never forget; and WHEREAS, the City of Centerville appreciates the sacrifices of our Purple Heart recipients and their families for defending our freedoms and believe it is important that we acknowledge them for their courage and show them the honor and support they deserve and have earned; and WHEREAS, August 7 from this day forward will be officially designated as the day in Centerville to remember and recognize veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal; and NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CENTERVILLE,MINNESOTA AND KNOWN TO ALL: That the City of Centerville hereby proclaims itself as a Purple Heart City honoring the service and sacrifice of our nation's men and women in uniform wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City of Centerville this 10th day of October, 2018. Mayor, Jeff Paar Attest: City Clerk, Teresa Bender 27