HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-2510 - Recognizing City of Marysville as a Purple Heart CityCITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville, Washington
RESOLUTION NO. 25lO
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE,
WASHINGTON, RECOGNIZING CITY MARYSVILLE AS A PURPLE HEART
CITY.
WHEREAS, City of Marysville has a proud history of supporting our active military and
veteran population; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart Medal is the oldest military decoration in present use and
was initially created as a Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782; and
WHEREAS, the Purple Heart Medal was the first award made available to the common
soldier and is specifically awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who have
been wounded in combat or have paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms being killed in
action against a declared enemy of the United States of America; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of Purple Heart is to foster an environment
of goodwill among combat-wounded veterans and their families, promote patriotism, support
legislative initiatives, and most importantly, to make sure that we never forget the sacrifices of
our military service men and women: and
WHEREAS. City of Maryville has a large veteran population with many of its veterans
being Purple Heart recipients: and
WHEREAS, U.S. Interstate 5 in Washington, which services Snohomish County, is now
memorialized as part of the National Purple Heart Trail, and proudly joins Thurston County and
Lewis County as the third Purple Heart County in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, City of Marysville appreciates the sacrifices of all of its military veterans,
combat veterans. Purple Heart recipients, and their families for the sacrifices that they have made
in defending our freedoms and wants to express and honor them;
NOW, THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MARYSVILLE that the Marysville City Council does hereby recognize City of Marysville
as a Purple Heart City and encourages residents and businesses of Snohomish County to show
their appreciation for the sacrifices Purple Heart recipients have made in defending our
freedoms, to acknowledge their courage, and to show them the honor and support they have
earned.
ADOPTED by the City Council at an open public meeting this IO
2022.
day of
Attest:
By.Au.
JAr^BERG, CITY CLERK
Approved as to form:
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
,MAYOR
JON WALKER, CITY ATTORNEY