RESOLUTION No. 1284

A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SALISBURY, MARYLAND APPROVING THE ADOPTION OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY’S HEADQUARTERS AND HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 101^ST AVIATION BRIGADE OF THE 101^ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT) LOCATED AT FORT CAMPBELL, KENTUCKY

WHEREAS, American military forces are either engaged in defending or are prepared to defend and support American interests and principles;

WHEREAS, the Adopt-a-Unit program created by America Supporting Americans on March 4, 1968 provides a mechanism whereby all branches of the United States Armed Services can be "adopted" by American communities;

WHEREAS, the purpose of this adoption program is to create a bond between American communities and the military men and women who bravely serve their country;

WHEREAS, this bond is intended to support the morale of said service men and women without regard to individual political ties or affiliations; and

WHEREAS, in recognition of the challenges confronting American service men and service women, it is appropriate and fitting that the City of Salisbury in the State of Maryland show its support by adopting the United States Army’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 101^st Aviation Brigade of the 101^st Airborne Division (Air Assault) stationed at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Salisbury, Maryland does hereby adopt and offer its ongoing respect and support in the time of war and in time of peace to the United States Army’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 101^st Aviation Brigade of the 101^st Airborne Division (Air Assault) located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Salisbury, Maryland hereby encourages all City employees, businesses, service clubs, charitable organizations, and private citizens to become involved in supporting this adoption.

THE ABOVE RESOLUTION was introduced and duly passed at a meeting of the Council of the City of Salisbury, Maryland held on ________________, 2005 and is to become effective immediately upon adoption.

ATTEST:

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Brenda J. Colegrove                                            Michael Dunn
CITY CLERK                                                    PRESIDENT, City Council

APPROVED by me this__________ day of __________ 2005

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Barrie P. Tilghman
MAYOR, City of Salisbury