431RESOLUTION No.431
WHEREAS,the SEABEES (Mobile Construction Battalions),the "CAN DO"
troops of the United States Navy,first created during World War II,with
subsequent meritorious service of legendary eminance in all theaters of military
operations during World War II,in Korea,and today rendering stellar construction
and civic action service in Southeast Asia in the highest traditions of United States
military forces -celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary on March 5,1967,and
WHEREAS,the UNITED STATES NAVY CIVIL ENGINEER CORPS,created as a major
element of the Naval forces a century ago,with distinguished service to this great
country in war and peace,and meriting as it does the highest distinction that
honored duty may attain in the finest tradition of the military -celebrated its one nun'
dreth birthday on March 2,1967,and
WHEREAS,the NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING COMMAND (the successor to the
celebrated Bureau of Yards and Docks as of May 1,1966)has for more than a
century provided outstanding support to the military and civil services of this
great nation,and will celebrate its one hundred and twenty-fifth anniversary August
31,1967,NOW,THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED,that the City Council of the City of Moses Lake on its regular
meeting of May 23,1967,recognizes this unusual and distinctive tri-anniversary
occasion,and hails these three stalwart elements of the Armed Forces of this
great and noble country now and during their 1967 Anniversary Year,marking their
unique contributions over the years to the freedom and welfare of all United
States citizens and of mankind throughout the world..
PAS SED by the City Council and APPROVED by its Mayor this 23rd day of
May,1967.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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