HomeMy WebLinkAbout80-137RESOLUTION NO. 80-137
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA REQUESTING CITIZENS
THROUGHOUT CALIFORNIA TO CELEBRATE
OCTOBER 7, 1980, AS NATIONAL GUARD DAY
WHEREAS, the National Guard is the oldest military force
in the nation, originating in the early colonial days on October 7,
1636, with the formation of the Old North Regiment of the Massa-
chusetts Colonial Militia; and
WHEREAS, for 344 years, the men and women of the National
Guard have repeatedly demonstrated their dedication and patriotism
by participation in every conflict involving the United States during
which more than 4,000,000 National Guard members joined forces with
active military units to defend the principles of this nation; and
WHEREAS, the National Guard is unique among all services
because of its federal mission as the principal backup to the active
Army and Air Force in times of war or national emergency and its
state mission to provide for protection of life and property and
preserve peace, order, and public safety in times of natural
disasters; and
WHEREAS, since 1975, the California National Guard has
expended more than 200,000 man-days in support of the citizens of
California during forest fires, floods, and search and rescue mis-
sions; and
WHEREAS, during the floods in February and March of 1980,
700 men and women of the California National Guard were called from
their homes, families, and businesses to assist the communities of
California; and
WHEREAS, the California National Guard is a vital part of
the National Guard of the United States and has provided the citi-
zens of California with a trained and organized militia ready to
serve the state as well as the nation in time of need; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that a day be designated
in commemoration of the California National Guard and out of recog-
nition of the debt of gratitude owed by the people of the State of
California to those who serve as members of the California National
Guard.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA ANA: That the City of Santa Ana, does hereby join
with the bicameral State legislature in requesting citizens through-
out California to celebrate October 7, 1980, as National Guard Day.
ADOPTED, this 18th day of August
the following vote:
, 1980, by
AYES:
NOES:
COUNCILMEN:
COUNCILMEN:
GRISET, LUXEMBOURG~R, SERRATO, WARD
YAMAMOTO
MARKEL
ATTEST:
ABSENT:
COUNCILMEN:
BRI CKEN