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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SUPPORTING THE REST AND
RECUPERATION (R&R) PROGRAM AT DALLAS/FORT
WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND PROVIDE THE
COMMITMENT TO CONTINUE TO RECOGNIZE, SALUTE
AND HONOR OUR TROOPS AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2003, the United States Army began its Rest
and Recuperation (R&R) program at DFW International Airport, in Grapevine,
Texas, to serve the brave men and women who are protecting our country, our
freedom and bringing freedom to the people of Iraq and Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, in June, 2004, DFW International Airport and the North Texas
Commission formalized and organized the "Welcome Home a Hero" volunteer
campaign that has grown into one of the largest and most respected on-going
community initiatives in North Texas and in the United States; and
WHEREAS, DFW International Airport dedicated a new USO facility on
Memorial Day Weekend 2004, an oasis of care and comfort for thousands of
soldiers, veterans and families; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of DFW International Airport employees and Airport
Ambassadors work with troops and their families on a daily basis, at all hours of
the day and night; and
WHEREAS, the "Welcome Home a Hero" campaign has been served by
thousands of committed volunteers from business organizations, churches,
chambers of commerce, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and Veterans of
Foreign Wars; and
WHEREAS, the "Welcome Home a Hero" campaign has been recognized
with the George Washington Honor Medal by the Freedoms Foundation at Valley
Forge, one of the most prestigious community service awards in the country; and
WHEREAS, the "Welcome Home a Hero" campaign has received
hundreds of messages of gratitude from our brave men and women in uniform,
who appreciate the patriotism and hospitality of DFW International Airport and
North Texas and have made their feelings known around the world; and
WHEREAS, the entire North Texas and Airport community has come together to
recognize, salute and support our troops, recognizing their sacrifice and the sacrifice by
their friends and families; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council and the citizens of Grapevine, recognize the
success of this critical mission executed with unwavering professionalism and devotion
to duty by the United States Army's Personnel Assistance Point at DFW, the North
Texas Commission, and thousands of community volunteers and DFW's dedicated staff
of employees.
Section 3. That the City of Grapevine joins a grateful nation in offering sincere
thanks, appreciation and gratitude to all men and women in uniform for a job well done.
We are forever indebted to you for your sacrifice, devotion to country and commitment
to duty.
Section 4. That this resolution shall become effective from and after the date
of its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 5th day of June, 2007.
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