R-1398-2-96RESOLUTION NO. 1398-2-96 (R)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, TO JOIN TOGETHER WITH THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE 73RD TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO SUPPORT OUR
SERVICEMEN AND SERVICEWOMEN AS THEY CARRY OUT THEIR
PEACEKEEPING MISSION OVERSEAS; AND TO SUPPORT THE AMERICAN
PEACEKEEPERS SUPPORT ORGANIZATION (APSO) WHOSE MISSION IS TO
PROVIDE SUPPORT, AID AND COMFORT TO FAMILY MEMBERS OF THOSE
SERVING OUR GREAT COUNTRY.
WHEREAS, the recent course of events in Bosnia-Herzegovina having deeply affected all Americans
especially those servicemen and servicewomen in our nation's armed forces having been called to active service
to secure the peace as part of the Dayton Accord: A Peace Agreement for the Balkans; and,
WHEREAS, with many servicemen and servicewomen from Texas being deployed to the Balkans, it is
important for all Texans to support the troops, to show appreciation for the difficult task assigned to them, and
to pray for the success of their mission; and,
WHEREAS, the families of the servicemen and servicewomen living in North Texas having formed the
support group named, American Peacekeepers Support Organization (APSO), support their loved ones who
are serving or have served in the Bosnian Theater and provide aid and comfort to family members;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN,
COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT: The City of Allen hereby honors our troops in Bosnia-Herzegovina,
especially those from Texas, for their steadfast courage and devotion to the cause of universal peace and join
with the families of these servicemen and servicewomen in supporting their loved ones as they carry out their
peacekeeping mission overseas.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ON THIS THE 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY—, 1996
APPROVED:
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oe Farmer, MAYOR
ATTEST:
J Mo on, CMC, CITY SECRETARY