HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 018-91 Persian Gulf WarRESOLUTION NO. 18 - 91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
SUPPORTING AND COMMENDING THE MEN AND WOMEN
ON THE FRONT LINES OF THE PERSIAN GULF WAR
WHEREAS, the Persian Gulf conflict started on August 2, 1990,
when the President of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, invaded'the neighboring
country of Kuwait, a member of the Arab League and a member of the
United Nations; and
WHEREAS, the United Nations passed several resolutions urging
Saddam Hussein to withdraw from Kuwait by January 15, 1991, or be
subject to forceful action; and
WHEREAS, 28 countries, representing five continents, imposed
economic sanctions on Iraq and continued extensive efforts to reach a
peaceful resolution to this conflict, but without success; and
WHEREAS, more than 450,000 American military personnel, some who
are from or have families and friends in Dublin, have been deployed to
Saudi Arabia in preparation for potential conflict; and
WHEREAS, U.S. and allied forces began attack on military targets
in Iraq and Kuwait on January 16, 1991, referred to as "Operation
Desert Storm".
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Dublin, California enthusiastically supports the men and women of
the armed forces who are carrying out their missions in the Persian
Gulf region with professional excellence, courage and dedicated
patriotism; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council extends their best
wishes to these men and women for a safe and quick return home.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this llth day of February, 1991.
AYES:
Councilmembers Burton, Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt and
Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: