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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -045
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, DECLARING THAT THE CITY OF SEWARD IS OFFICIALLY A
PURPLE HEART CITY
WHEREAS, the people of Seward, Alaska have the greatest admiration and utmost gratitude
for all the men and women who have selflessly served their country, state and the City of Seward in
the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, veterans have paid the price for freedom by leaving their families and
communities and placing themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women from the State of Alaska
and the City of Seward who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms
and the way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
WHEREAS, many men and women in uniform have given their lives, have been physically
wounded, or mentally changed while serving in the Armed Forces; and
... WHEREAS, many citizens of Seward have earned the Purple Heart Medal as a result of
being wounded while engaged in combat with an enemy force, recognized as a singularly meritorious
act of essential service; and
WHEREAS, the city recognizes and honors the service and sacrifices of our nation's men
and women in uniform who have been changed, wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to
protect the freedoms enjoyed by all Americans; and
WHEREAS, at the May 28, 2013 meeting, the City Council directed the City Clerk to bring
forward a resolution declaring the City of Seward as a Purple Heart City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, that:
Section 1. The City of Seward, Alaska is officially a Purple Heart City.
Section 2. As requested, a signed copy of this resolution will be sent to the Military Order of
the Purple Heart, Matanuska - Susitna Chapter 663.
Section 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 10 day
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2013 -045 j
of June, 2013.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Seaward, ayor
AYES: Valdatta, Bardarson, Shafer, Casagranda, Terry, Seaward
NOES: None
ABSENT: Keil
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
renda Balo
Deputy City Clerk
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