HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-180 N.C.S. 09/20/2004 resolution No. 2004-180 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING NORTH BAY VETERANS
STAND DOWN, OCTOBER 12-14, 2004
WHEREAS, "Veterans Helping Veterans" through Operation Hand Up have taken the
lead in organizing the third North Bay Stand Down to assist homeless veterans in the area
comprised of Solano, Napa, Sonoma and Yolo Counties; and,
WHEREAS, veterans and/or immediate family members of veterans who served in any
branch of the armed services, who are homeless and/or in need, are invited to attend the Stand
Down scheduled for October 12, 13 and 14, 2004 at the Dixon Fairgrounds, 655 South First
Street, Dixon (see Exhibit A); and,
WHEREAS, the Stand Down is a grass roots and community-based focused outreach to
provide services to those veterans and/or families who normally do not access local and veteran
services, and allow them to apply for benefits they have never received by have earned due to
their service to our country; and,
WHEREAS, the Stand Down brings public awareness to the plight of veterans in our
communities as well as bringing federal, state and local service providers together to work as a
team to solve social problems; enables local veterans to help veterans in need; identifies, refers
and transports homeless veterans to other extended stand downs, transition centers, drug and
alcohol treatment programs, employment opportunities, and other appropriate programs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma does hereby support and applaud the efforts of the veterans and other individuals who
have organized the North Bay Stand Down, and encourage all veterans in need to attend and take
advantage of the resources being offered.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resohition was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting or
on the ........2Q~:........... day of .......~aptambex 20.Q4., by the
following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor Moynihan, O'Brien, Thompson, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None '
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ATTEST: ~~~~~v ....~:kG.'.......
City Clerk Mayor
Council File
Res. No.......20.09-.1.80.........N.C.S.
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Agent Orange, PTSD~ & Hepatitis C Info ~ ? Mousing Information
? Barbers, Showers,, and Toiletries ? Legal Assisfiance & Credit Counseling
Court Services - (~MUST~sign up Oct"'`12th) ? Medical & Dental Screenings
? Drug & Alcohol Referrals.. ~ ? Pets,- Care&.Medical Screening
Employment Assistance." ? Social Security Information
? Entertainment ? Spiritual Support & Counseling Services
? Food; Clothing & Supplies ~ ~ - ? Veterans Benefits Information
-Food Stamps/General Assistance ? 1Nocnen & Children's 'Services
Gulf War and Iraq V1/ar Veterans' Info ? And Much: More
®ct®be~-12, 13, 149 20.04 at the ®`'xo:n F'airgr®unds,
655 South First .Street (H'ighway 113) in .Dix®n
:October '92th - Opening Ceremony, Re,gistrati'on, Sign up for ~~ourt Sea-vices
October„13 - VA S`ervi_ces, County Social ServF:ces, Court Se signs
October 14th - AI! Veterans Day (workshops-& seminars -ALL Veterans are
invited to attend.), Closing 'C"eremony ,
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FREE'. TRANSPORTATION WILL BE PROVIDED' FROIVi. THE FOLLOWING
LOCATIONS O:N OCTO:B'ER~"1;2T" FR"OIVI;SON.OnIIA 000NTY
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Guerneville Veteran's Memorial Buildin -1S and Church ~ 7:15am
Santa Rosa Redwood Gos' el'Mission -161`6 Street 7:45am
Rohnert Park Vet Center - 6225 State Farris Drive ,8:15arn
Buses will'arrive at th:e Dixon Fairgrounds at 10am on Oct. 12th and leave late .afternoon on
Oct. 14th: For i"nformation, registration, or to volunteer, please"call
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or the Coulnty Veteran Service , Office at (7:07) 5:6.5.®5960
:or fhe IV.o'rthbay i/et Center at (707) 586-3295 ,
E"arly registration is suggested so,we can better assist you. ,
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