2012-54 CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
DATE: October 22, 2012 RESOLUTION NO: 2012 -54
MOTION BY: Furlong SECONDED BY: Laufenburger
PROCLAMATION DECLARING
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2012 AS BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON DAY
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has developed the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program,
which is a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the purpose of connecting service
members and their families with community support, training, services and resources before, during,
and after deployment; and
WHEREAS, numerous Chanhassen residents have proudly served their country in the
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the families of those servicemen and women have also served their country
through their own sacrifices and support of the service member; and
WHEREAS, over the last year, a committed group of volunteers have worked to create a
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program in Chanhassen; and
WHEREAS, on November 9, 2011, over 100 supporters attended a Kick -Off meeting to
officially begin the process of Chanhassen becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city; and
WHEREAS, the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program has enjoyed broad support from
Chanhassen businesses, churches, schools and school districts, and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS, through the dedicated efforts and accomplishments of the Chanhassen Beyond
the Yellow Ribbon steering committee and numerous volunteers, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton
officially proclaimed Chanhassen a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon City on October 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS, on November 10, 2012, the Chanhassen Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will host
the First Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast, in honor of Chanhassen service members and their
families, in celebration of the governor's proclamation and in conjunction with Veterans Day and the
U.S. Marines Corps 237 Birthday; and
WHEREAS, also on November 10, 2012, the Chanhassen Dinner Theatres will host a
special program to honor all veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Chanhassen recognizes and
extends its appreciation for the extraordinary efforts of the residents and volunteers who worked to
secure designation of Chanhassen as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city, and for their ongoing support
of Chanhassen service members and their families before, during, and after deployments;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Chanhassen recognizes and extends its
gratitude for the tremendous dedication and sacrifice made to the United States of America by
Chanhassen servicemen and women and their families; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, I, Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen,
do hereby proclaim November 10, 2012, as BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON DAY in the City of
Chanhassen. I urge all citizens to sustain the initial efforts of the Chanhassen Beyond the Yellow
Ribbon, to thank and support the military members and families in our community for their service
and sacrifices; and to appreciate and cherish the liberties and freedoms that their service ensures.
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 22nd day of October 2012.
ATTEST:
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WHEREAS: the State of Minnesota has developed the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Program, which is
a comprehensive program that creates awareness for the purpose of connecting service
members and their families with community support, training, services and resources
before, during, and after deployment; and
WHEREAS: numerous Chanhassen residents have proudly served their country in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS: the families of those servicemen and women have also served their country through
their own sacrifices and support of the service member; and
WHEREAS: over the last year, a committed group of volunteers have worked to create a
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program in Chanhassen; and
WHEREAS: on November 9, 2011, over 100 supporters attended a Kick -Off meeting to officially begin
the process of Chanhassen becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city; and
WHEREAS: the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program has enjoyed broad support from Chanhassen
businesses, churches, schools and school districts, and civic organizations; and
WHEREAS: through the dedicated efforts and accomplishments of the Chanhassen Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
steering committee and numerous volunteers, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton officially
proclaimed Chanhassen a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon City on October 10, 2012; and
WHEREAS: on November 10, 2012, the Chanhassen Beyond the Yellow Ribbon will host the First
Annual Military Appreciation Breakfast, in honor of Chanhassen service members and
their families, in celebration of the governor's proclamation and in conjunction with
Veterans Day and the U.S. Marines Corps 237th Birthday; and
WHEREAS: also on November 10, 2012, the Chanhassen Dinner Theatre will host a
special program to honor all veterans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Chanhassen recognizes and extends its appreciation for
the extraordinary efforts of the residents and volunteers who worked to secure designation of Chanhassen as a
Beyond the Yellow Ribbon city, and for their ongoing support of Chanhassen service members and their families
before, during, and after deployments;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Chanhassen recognizes and extends its gratitude for the tremendous
dedication and sacrifice made to the United States of America by Chanhassen servicemen and women and their families, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, I, Thomas A. Furlong, Mayor of the City of Chanhassen, do hereby proclaim November 10, 2012,
as BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON DAY in the City of Chanhassen. I urge all citizens to sustain the initial efforts of the
Chanhassen Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, to thank and support the military members and families in our community for their
service and sacrifices; and to appreciate and cherish the liberties and freedoms that their service ensures.
BEYOND THE YELLOW RIBBON DAY
Passed and adopted by the Chanhassen City Council this 22nd day of October 2012.
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STATE of MINNESOTA
WHEREAS: The men and women of our Armed Forces are being called to duty with more and more
frequency, we must not forget the sacnfices they are making every day. Moreover, we must not
forget the unsung heroes of the mihtary, their spouses, and family members who have sacrificed
just as much in defense of this great nation, and
WH ER EAS Spouses and family members, as well as our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines, bear an
enormous burden throughout the deployment cycle, havmg to not only carry the load of a loved
one m harm's way, but also continue to conduct day -to -day duties in support of their family
and their military member, and
WHEREAS: Support of the Military is at an all nme high, with communities across Minnesota showing
support for our troops with yellow ribbons, flags, and saying 'thank you Your community has
gone above and beyond, building an enduring network throughout key areas in support of Service
Members and families that will be in place long after the yellow ribbons are untied, and bringing
great pride to the people of Minnesota and the great United States; and
WHEREAS: Through the efforts of the people of Chanhassen, military members and their families enjoy peace
of mind knowing they have the appreciation, love, and support of people in this community, and
W H EREAS: The Yellow Ribbon Recognition Program pays tribute to those communities with an exceptional
record of caring, commitment, and compassion for their military members and families through
various programs and public works It is with this commitment to caring that the community of
Chanhassen will serve with honor and distinction as a Yellow Ribbon City.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, MARK DAYTON, Governor of Minnesota, do hereby proclaim the City of
Chanhassen, Minnesota to be a•
YELLOW RIBBON CITY
in the State of Minnesota.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my
hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of
Minnesota to be affixed at the State Capitol this
10` day of October.
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GOVERNOR
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SECRETARY OF STATE