HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 13,839RESOLUTION NO. 13,839
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NATIONAL CITY REQUESTING THAT THE UNITED
STATES NAVY NAME A SHIP AFTER THE CITY OF
NATIONAL CITY
WHEREAS, the City of National City and the United
States Navy have had a long-standing and harmonious relation-
ship;
WHEREAS, the City has contributed to and strengthened
this relationship in the past by deeding 96 acres of City
tidelands to the Navy in 1939 for expansion of its local
destroyer base;
WHEREAS, this relationship between the Navy and the
City continues today and is reflected by the City's Annual
Salute to the Navy week and by the numerous Naval personnel,
both retired and active, who reside in and contribute to
our community;
WHEREAS, the naming of one of its ships after the
City of National City by the United States Navy would further
strengthen and reflect this long-standing relationship;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of
National City hereby requests and recommends that the United
States Navy honor the City and its citizens by naming one
of its ships after the City of National City.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is
directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the
Honorable Duncan Hunter, United States Congressman.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 6th day of Ju]y, 1982.
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK