HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-076Resolution Recognizing Silver Star Families of America and
Recognizing May 1, 2009 as Silver Star Banner Day
WHEREAS, the County of Butte has always honored the sacrifice of the men and women in the
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Star Families of America was formed to ensure we remember the blood
sacrifice of our wounded and ill by designing and manufacturing a Silver Star Banner and Flag; and
WHEREAS, to date The Silver Star Families of America have freely given thousands of Silver
Star Banners to the wounded and their families; and
WHEREAS, the members of The Silver Star Families of America have worked tirelessly to
provide the wounded of this County and Country with Silver Star Banners, Flags and care packages; and
WHEREAS, The Silver Star Families of America's sole mission is that every time someone sees a
Silver Star Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying, that people remember the sacrificed for this
County, State and Nation; and
WHEREAS, the people and leadership of Butte County wish that the sacrifice of so many in our
Armed Forces never be forgotten;
NOW THEREFORE, the County of Butte does hereby proclaim our appreciation of The Silver
Star Families of America and honor their commitment to our wounded Armed Forces members. We do
hereby declare May 1st "SILVER STAR BANNER DAY" the official day to honor the wounded and iil
Soldiers of the County of Butte.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 5th day of May
2009, by the following votes:
AYES: Supervisors Dolan, Kirk, Lambert, Yamaguchi, and Chair Connelly
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None ~ -~n
Bill Connelly, Chair
Butte County Board of Supervisors
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