HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-01-07 RESOLUTION 09 -01 -07
. CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT
34` RED BULL INFANTRY DIVISION
AND STILLWATER -BASED 34` MILITARY POLICE COMPANY
OF THE MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD
ON ITS DEPLOYMENT TO IRAQ
WHEREAS, the 34` Red Bull Infantry Division will begin a one -year deployment to Iraq beginning on
February 13, 2009 with training exercises in the United States and then arrival in Iraq in April 2009; and
WHEREAS, four Minnesota units including nearly 1,000 service members from throughout Minnesota,
of which approximately one -third have had prior service in Iraq, will be included in the deployment to the
southern portion of Iraq to command military operations in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater -based 34` Military Police Company with 166 members will be one of the
four units to be deployed in addition to the Rosemount -based 34` Red Bull Infantry Division Headquarter; the
Inver Grove Heights -based 34th Infantry Division Special Troops Battalion; and the Rosemount -based 34 Red
Bull Infantry Division Band; and
WHEREAS, this is an unprecedented military mission with the 34` Infantry Division leading a force of
more than 16,000 service personnel who will be enabling the Iraqi people to take responsibility for their future
affairs; and
. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT, the Oak Park Heights City Council acknowledges
with grateful appreciation the sacrifices of the military personnel who are leaving home and loved ones to serve
our nation in Iraq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Oak Park Heights City Council commends the men and women
of the Stillwater -based 34 Military Police Company and the three other units of the 34' Red Bull Infantry
Division for their dedication to the success of its mission and the City Council expresses its concern for the
safety and well -being of all the service personnel and the sacrifices of their families during this deployment.
Passed by the City Council of Oak Park Heights this day of JQ 0 Gt �� ; 009. /
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David Bea�et
A ST: Mayor
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/`ric A. Johnson
City Administrator