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City or County of
IN GOD WE TRUST
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF , in COUNTY, STATE
of , SUPPORTING THE DISPLAY OF THE NATIONAL MOTTO "IN GOD WE
TRUST" IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN A PROMINENT LOCATION AT CITY
HALL.
WHEREAS, "In God We Trust" became the United States national motto on
July 30, 1956, shortly after our nation led the world through the trauma of World
War II and
WHEREAS,the words have been used on U.S. currency since 1864; and
WHEREAS,the same inspiring slogan is engraved above the entrance to the
Senate Chamber as well as above the Speaker's dais in the House of
Representatives; and
WHEREAS, in both war and peace, these words have been a profound source of
strength and guidance to many generations of Americans; and
WHEREAS,the City desires to display this patriotic motto in the Council Chambers
as a way to solemnize public occasions and express confidence in our society.
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of does
hereby resolve as follows:
Section 1.That the City Council of the City of (and State), does hereby
determine that the historic and patriotic words of our national motto, "In God We Trust,"
shall be permanently and prominently displayed in the Council Chambers at City
Hall.
Section 2. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this resolution and
enter it into the book of original resolutions.
PASSED,APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of (State), held on the e day of (year).
Add names and signatures of Mayor and Councilmembers.
ID DDD RSR TRUST-AMERICA, INC
Sample Resolution
Revised:December 5, 2014