9.g) Resolution in Support of the MN National Guard on its Deployment to Iraq � �
Meeting Date: 1/20/2009
Agenda Item: G}
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City Council Agenda Report
City of Scandia
14727 209`h St. North
Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274
Action Requested: Consider adopting a resolution supporting the Minnesota National
Guard on its deplo}�nent to Iraq, as requested by the Washington
County Board.
Deadline/ Timeline: End of January
Background: • The Washington County Board has requested that other area local
governments adopt a resolution in support of several local
National Guard Units that will soon be deployed to Iraq.
• A model resolution was provided, which has been adapted for the
Council's use.
• The resolutions are being collected and will be presented to the
Division before their departure for training on February 13, 2009
Recommendation: I recommend that the Council adopt the resolution.
Attachments/ • Draft resolution
Materials provided: . Letter dated January 12, 2009 from Commissioner Gary Kriesel
Contact(s): Gary Kriesel, Washington County Board
(651 433-6213
Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator
(support national guard)
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CITY OF SCANDIA
RESOLUTION NO. O1-20-09-OS
RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT 34TH RED BULL INFANTRY DIVISION AND
STILLWATER-BASED 34T" MILITARY POLICE COMPANY OF THE
MINNESOTA NATIONAL GUARD
WHEREAS, the 34�h Red Bull Infantry Division will begin a one-year deployment to Iraq
beginning on February 13, 2009 with training exercise in the United States and then arrival in Iraq in
April 2009; and
WHEREAS, four Minnesota units including nearly 1,000 service members from throughout
Minnesota, of which approximately one-third have had prior service in Iraq, will be included in the
deployinent to the southern portion of Iraq to command inilitary operations in the area; and
WHEREAS, the Stillwater-based 34`h Military Police Company with 166 members will be
one of the four units to be deployed in addition to the Rosemount-based 34th Red Bull Infantry
Division Headquarter; the Inver Grove Heights-based 34th Infantry Division Special Troups
Battalion; and the Rosemount-based 34th Red Bull Infantry Division Band; and
WHEREAS, this is an unprecedented military mission with the 34`h Infantry Division
leading a force of more than 16,000 service personnel who will be enabling the Iraqi people to take
responsibility for their future affairs;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SCANDIA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that the Council
acknowledges with grateful appreciation the sacrifices of the military personnel who are leaving
home and loved ones to serve our nation in Iraq; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Scandia City Council commends the men and
women of the Stillwater-based 34th Military Police Company and the three other units of the 34ch
Red Bull Infantry Division for their dedication to the success of its mission and the Council
expresses its concern for the safety and well-being of all the service personnel and the sacrifices of
their families during this deployment.
Adopted by the Scandia City Council this 20th day of January, 2009.
Dennis D. Seefeldt, Mayor
AT'TEST:
City Clerk/Administrator
w ��T��;� *� Board of Commissioners
V V lllllgl�►.J� Dennis C. Hegberg, District 1
�C�un� Bill Pulkrabek, District 2
Gary Kriesel, District 3
Myra Peterson,Chair, District 4
Lisa Weik, District 5
January 12, 2009
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Ms. Anne Hurlburt I '
Administrator � .��F� -' `t '��;j� I
City of Scandia
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Scandia, MN 55073
Dear Ms. Hurlbert:
The Washington County Board of Commissioners is privileged to be able to recognize the personnel of
the 34`h Red Bull Infantry Division of the Minnesota National Guard which will soon be deployed to
Iraq. In order to acknowledge the call to duty in Iraq, the County Board will adopt a similar resolution
to the attached one to tell the soldiers that their service to our country is appreciated and that we are
aware of their sacrifices in leaving family, friends, and Minnesota for their deployment.
It is suggested that city councils and town boards adopt similar resolutions in support for the men and
women of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division. The Washington County resolution has been
personalized to recognize the 166 members of the Stillwater-based 34�h Military Police Company of this
Division.
If your city council or town board is able to adopt a resolution in support of the 34th Red Bull Infantry
Division's deployment to Iraq, please send your resolution to either of the following persons by the end
of January 2009. Both Councilmember Mary McComber of the City of Oak Park Heights and Richard
Glasgow of"Dear American Hero" will be collecting the resolutions for a presentation to the Division
before their departure for training on February 13, 2009.
Mary McComber Richard Glasgow
Councilmember Dear American Hero
City of Oak Park Heights Box 162
14168 Oak Park Boulevard No. Lakeland, MN 55043
P.O. Box 2007
Ms Anne Hurlburt Administrator
City of Scandia
14727 209th St N
Scandia, MN 550730ak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007
Washington County also uses Commissioners' Service Awards when recognition is suitable for
signatures by the full County Board. Please find our Commissioners' Service Award attached for your
potential use with appropriate modifications to suit your local unit of government in recognizing the
Government Center•14949 62nd Street North• P.O.Box 6•Stillwater,MN 55082-0006
Telephone:651-430-6001 • Fax:651-430-6017•TTY:651-430-6246
www.co.washington.m n.us
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men and women of the 34`h Red Bull Infantry Division. Washington County will prepare a
Commissioners' Service Award as well as a resolution.
Please feel free to contact me at 651-430-6213 if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
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CCJ
Gary Kriesel
Commissioner, District 3
Enclosures:
Draft- Washington County Board of Commissioners Resolution
Washington County Commissioners' Award