HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2008-R0238 - Resolution Expressing Support For Flag - 06_26_2008Resolution No. 2008-RO238
June 26, 2008
Item No. 6.10
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, Flag Day is celebrated annually on June 14, to commemorate the
adoption of the flag of the United States by the Second Continental Congress on June 14,
1777; and
WHEREAS, Independence Day is celebrated July 4, to commemorate the
n of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776; and
WHEREAS, the Republic of Texas flag was adopted on January 24, 1839, and
subsequently became the state flag of Texas on December 29, 1845, when Texas entered
the Union as the 28`h state; and
WHEREAS, the Veterans of Foreign Wars retires worn and torn United States
flags to be disposed of in a dignified manner; NOW THERE FORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LUBBOCK, TEXAS:
a) THAT the City Council of Lubbock, Texas believes all United States and
Texas flags should be flown and maintained in proper condition in
accordance with 4 U.S:C. §§ 1 - 10;
b) THAT the City Council of Lubbock, Texas requests all businesses and
citizens that display the United States flag and/or the Texas flag to
examine the condition of their flags for possible repair or replacement; and
c) THAT the City of Lubbock, Texas desires all United States or Texas flags
in need of replacement be retired to a local Veterans of Foreign Wars post
or other entity to be destroyed in a proper and dignified manner.
by the City Council this 26th day of June , 2008.
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TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
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