RES 2009-03TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
TROPHY CLUB REPEALING RESOLUTION NO. 2005-31
AUTHORIZING TOWN ADOPTION OF A UNIT THROUGH THE
AMERICA SUPPORTING AMERICANS PROGRAM ("ASA") AND
DESIGNATING A LIAISON, AND ADOPTING A NEW
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TOWN ADOPTION OF A UNIT
THORUGH THE ASA PROGRAM, DESIGNATING A PERSON TO
SERVE AS LIAISON BETWEEN THE TOWN, THE ADOPTED
UNIT, AND ASA; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, American military forces are either engaged in defending or
are prepared to defend and support American interests and principles, and
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, and
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, and
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 Town of Trophy
Club, Texas show its support by adopting a unit, ship or squadron.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB, TEXAS:
Section 1: That the Town Council of the Town of Trophy Club hereby
adopt and offer its ongoing respect and support, in time of war and in time of
peace, to the unit/ship/squadron designated by the America Supporting
Americans Program.
Section 2: That the Town Council, or other comparable civic authority,
hereby designates the following individual as the official, primary liaison between
this community, the newly adopted unit/ship/squadron, and America Supporting
Americans, as the organization which has facilitated this adoption: to be
designated at a future meeting.
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_________. All contact information for this individual is included in
the Adoption Agreement Form accompanying this Adoption Resolution.
Section 3: The Town of Trophy Club, Texas hereby encourages all
Town employees, businesses, service clubs, charitable organizations, and
private citizens to become involved in supporting this adoption.
Section 4: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to add to this
Resolution the name of the unit/ship/squadron assigned to the Town for adoption
by America Supporting Americans without further action on the part of the Town
Council and to execute all necessary documents related to the Town's
participation in this program.
Section 5: A copy of this resolution shall be posted in a central, public
place and shall be sent to the NCTCOG urging participation in this cause.
Section 6: That Resolution No. 2005-31 is repealed and this Resolution
shall become effective from and after its date of passage in accordance with law,
and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the Town Council of the Town of Trophy
Club, Texas, this 16th day of February, 2009.
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Mayor Nick Sanders
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
ATTEST:
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Town Secretary --=::::::::::::_
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
[SEAL]
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Town Attorney
Town of Trophy Club, Texas
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