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Home My WebLink About3.1 Adopt a Military Unit CITY OF DUBLIN AGENDA STATEMENT • CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: May 13, 1991 SUBJECT: Adoption of a Military Unit Serving or Having Served in the Gulf Theater Operation (Report Prepared by: Lou Ann Riera-Texeira, Assistant to the City Manager) EXHIBITS: 1. Letter Dated May 4, 1991, from Shelley A. Bergbower, Member of the Citizen' s Committee for America Supporting Americans 2. Sample Resolution Adopting a Company of the United States Armed Forces RECOMMENDATION: -Receive presentation by Committee Representatives -Consider requests which include: 1) Adopting a Resolution establishing the City's own "adopted sons and daughters" ; 2) Establishing a citizen committee which will function as liaison between the community and the adopted unit; and 3 ) Donating a symbolic gift from the City to each member of the adopted unit (e.g. , key to the City, medallion of City seal, etc. ) FINANCIAL No financial impact IMPACT: DESCRIPTION: At the City Council meeting of March 11, 1991, the Council briefly discussed the "Adopt-a-Military Unit" program. This program would provide for the formal adoption of a military unit serving or having served in the Gulf Theater Operation by the City of Dublin. Representatives from the non-profit organization sponsoring this program, "America Supporting Americans, " have asked to make a formal presentation before the City Council to explain the program and respond to questions. Following the presentation, the City Council will be asked to consider taking the following actions: 1) Adopt a Resolution establishing the City' s own "adopted sons and daughters" of Military Unit 4th Battalion, 32nd Regiment of the 3rd Armoured Division (sample resolution attached) . This Division includes one Dublin resident. In addition, committee representatives have indicated that the "Adoption Roster" may include the names of other Dublin residents (who served in the Gulf) in addition to the names of the adopted Division members. 2) Establish a citizen committee which will function as liaison between the community and the adopted unit. An ad hoc committee of Dublin residents has already been formed. If the City Council chooses to establish a formal citizen' s committee, it is suggested that the Council: 1) discuss the City' s role with regard to the committee; and 2) issue a press release soliciting additional committee members. 3 ) Donate a symbolic gift from the City to each member of the adopted unit (e.g. , key to the City, medallion of City seal, etc. ) . The City pin, which features the City logo is readily available. It is recommended that the City Council consider the Committee' s requests Ana takes tha Annrnnri af-a anti nn SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF MILITARY UNITS SERVING IN THE GTO TO: MAYOR PETE SNYDER AND THE DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL FROM: SHELLEY A. BERGBOWER , MEMBER OF THE CITIZEN ' S COMMITTEE FOR AMERICA SUPPORTING AMERICANS DATE: MAY 4 , 1991 Attached you will find several documents related to the proposal submitted on March 4 , 1991 by Richard T. Lee. The documents are all related to the proposal of formally adopting a military unit by the City of Dublin and other communities . To accomplish this goal , it is required that a formal resolution is passed by the Mayor and City Council , establishing their own "adopted" sons and daughters . It is our request that this issue is placed on the agenda of the next City Council meeting so it may be formally addressed and approved. We are hopeful that we can look to our community for support with this issue and that the City of Dublin and other communities will find this gesture to be a positive way to demonstrate their leadership role. We look forwarding to hearing from you as to the day and time that we might present you with the format to complete the adoption. We thank you for your consideration of this issue. Be t regards , Shelle MOO#w er 7724 Crossridge Road Dublin , CA. 94568 z ' t SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF MILITARY UNITS SERVING IN THE GTO TO: MAYOR PETE SNYDER AND DUBLIN CITY COUNCIL FROM: RICHARD T LEE, RESIDENT OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN DATE: MARCH 41 1991 CONTROLLING PURPOSE: TO SUGGEST THE FORMAL ADOPTION OF A MILITARY UNIT BY THE CITY OF DUBLIN AND OTHER COMMUNITIES. INTRODUCTION: THIS PROPOSAL CARRIES THE FULL ENDORSEMENT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, NAMELY GEORGE BUSH. SIMPLY STATED THIS ENDORSEMENT IS AMERICA SUPPORTING AMERICANS. STATED SPECIFICALLY, THE PRESIDENT ENDORSES AN ALREADY ESTABLISHED ADOPTION. PROGRAM FOR BRANCHES ( AND THEIR RESPECTIVE UNITS ) OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES BY AMERICAN TOWNS. TEXT: THE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE APOLITICAL, MORAL AND "MORALE" SUPPORT TO THE YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVE THEIR COUNTRY, AND TO PROVIDE A BOND OF FRIENDSHIP BETWEEN ALL AMERICANS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ADOPTION FOR EVERY' UNIT OF THE ARMED SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 4500 OF THE TROOPS HAVE BEEN FORMALLY ADOPTED BY A NUMBER OF AMERICAN TOWNS SINCE DECEMBER 1990. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, A CITY IS REQUIRED TO DO THE FOLLOWING: 1) ADOPT A FORMAL RESOLUTION PASSED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL, ESTABLISHING THEIR OWN "ADOPTED" SONS AND DAUGHTERS. 2) ESTABLISH AN ACTIVE "CITIZEN" COMMITEE WHICH WILL LIASON BETWEEN COMMUNITY AND THE ADOPTED UNIT. 3) IT IS SUGGESTED THAT A SYMBOLIC GIFT FROM THE CITY BE GIVEN TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ADOPTED UNIT ( KEY TO THE CITY, MEDALLION OF CITY SEAL) . THE ARMED SERVICES OF . AMERICA HAS OFFICIALLY DESIGNATED THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION "AMERICA SUPPORTING AMERICANS" TO MATCH UP MILITARY UNITS WITH CITIES RESOLVED TO ADOPT THEM, AND TO PROVIDE ALL OTHER ASSISTANCE XOF RESOLUTIONS, AND PERSONAL PROVIDING GUIDELINES, ION. ON A PERSONAL NOTE, I WAS RAISED IN THE CITY OF SAN MATEO, WHICH HAS THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE FIRST CITY TO ADOPT A MILITARY UNIT IN THE NATION. THE DATE WAS 1968. THE SOCIO-POLITICAL ATMOSPHERE WAS EXPLOSIVE, AND I AM SURE YOU CAN APPRECIATE THE CONTROVERSY OF SUCH A VIRTUOUS ACT. AS AN ADULT I WAS DEEPLY MOVED BY THE RAW EMOTION DIPICTED IN THE PERSONAL LETTERS, MOMENTOS AND PICTURES OF THE ADOPTED SOLDIERS AND THEIR PARENTAL COMMUNITY, THAT I VIEWED IN THE MEMORIAL EXHIBIT FOR COMPANY A, 1/327 OF THE 101 AIRBORNE DIVISION AT THE SAN MATEO PUBLIC LIBRARY. THIS SPARKED THE INTEREST IN ME TO MAKE THE ADOPTION PROPOSAL TO YOU. I HAVE ALSO CONTACTED A NUMBER OF DUBLIN RESIDENTS IN MY NEIGHBORHOOD WHO ARE VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN ASSISTING IN WHATEVER WAY THEY CAN IN SUPPORTING THE CITY IN PASSING AN ADOPTION RESOLUTION, AND/OR PARTICIPATING IN A CITIZENS COMMITEE. ONE NEIGHBOR HAS APPROACHED HER COWORKERS AT A LOCAL BUSINESS AND UP TO 22 DUBLIN RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THEIR RESPECTIVE FAMILY.MEMBERS ARE ETHUSIASTICALLY EDORSING THIS PROPOSAL. ON A LAST NOTE, IF THE CITY IS WONDERING ABOUT THEIR OWN RESIDENTS WHO ARE SERVING IN OTHER UNITS, YOU CAN ADD THEIR NAMES TO THE ADOPTION ROLL LIST. ALTERNATIVELY, SINCE THE GOAL IS TO ADOPT ALL MILITARY UNITS, THEY WILL PROBABLY BE PART OF ANOTHER CITIES ADOPTION. IN CONCLUSION, IF THE CITY DECIDES TO ADOPT A MILITARY UNIT, YOU MAY FIND THAT THIS NOBLE GESTURE WILL BE ONE OF THE MOST PLEASURABLE AND FULFILLING DUTIES OF YOUR CIVIC LEADERSHIP, AND WILL AFFECT YOUR COMMUNITY IN A PROFOUND AND POSTIVE WAY. November 20, 1990 Ms. Linda Patterson 1266 Calle de Seville Pacific Palisades, California 90272 Dear Ms. Patterson: I recently learned that you're leading an effort by private citizens to have American towns and cities "adopt" U.S. Army units deployed in Saudi Arabia. I've also learned that you were the driving force behind the "adoption` of a company in the 101st Airborne Division by a town In California during the Vietnam War. Needless to say, everyone in the Army is very grateful for what you did during.Vietnam and for what you're now doing for the �l soldiers participating in Operation Desert Shield. As you obviously recognize, the establishment of links between cities in the U.S. and soldiers deployed in Saudi Arabia can provide a tremendous morale boost to the troops. We deeply appreciate ' your launching this Initiative. On behalf of the many soldiers who will benefit from your hard work, compassion, and generosity, thank you very much. With all best wishes from Washington, Sincerely, Carl E. Vuono General, United States Army Chief of Staff fI RESOLUTION NO. - 91 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN **************** ADOPTING A COMPANY OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES WHEREAS, our American forces were recently engaged in combat in the Persian Gulf region defending and supporting American interest and principles. WHEREAS, "America Supporting Americans" was created to establish an "adoption" program for every branch (and their units) of the United States Armed Services by an American city; and WHEREAS, the purpose of "America Supporting Americans" is to bond Americans with the young men and women who serve their country; and WHEREAS, "America Supporting Americans" is a bridge connecting every American that shares at least one common goal - putting moral support for the men and women in the armed forces into action; and WHEREAS, mutual love and dedication have contributed greatly to the on-going success of this program and have become the driving force which links us together. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Dublin, California: 1. Hereby adopts the 4th Battalion, 32nd Regiment of the 3rd Armoured Division. 2 . Urges all community businesses, service clubs, schools, and private citizens to become involved and support our men and women in the armed services. 3 . Shall forward to all cities in the Tri-Valley area a copy of this Resolution, urging participation in this purposeful cause. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and adoption. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 1991. AYES: NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk L57troop.doc.agenda #4