RESOLUTION NO. RS2008-429

A resolution recognizing Silver Star Banner Day on May 1, 2009.

WHEREAS, the City of Nashville, Tennessee has always honored the sacrifice of the men and women in the Armed Forces; and

WHEREAS, The Silver Star Families of America was formed to make sure we remember the blood sacrifices of our wounded and ill be designating and manufacturing a Silver Star Banner and Flag; and

WHEREAS, to date The Silver Star Families of America has freely given thousands of Silver Star Banners to the wounded and their families; and

WHEREAS, the members of The Silver Star Families of America have worked tirelessly to provide the wounded of this City and Country with Silver Star Banners, Flags, and care packages; and

WHEREAS, The Silver Star Families of America’s sole mission is that every time someone sees a Silver Star Banner in a window or a Silver Star Flag flying, that people remember the sacrifices made for this City, State and Nation; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper that the Metropolitan Council recognizes The Silver Star Families of America for raising awareness and for all it has accomplished for the wounded service members of our Armed Forces.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. The Metropolitan Council hereby goes on record as recognizing Silver Star Banner Day on May 1st 2009.

Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Rip Ryman, Duane Dominy, Eric Crafton

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Rules & Confirmations Committee
Introduced:	September 2, 2008
Adopted:	September 2, 2008
Approved:	September 9, 2008
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