Bay Head

RESOLUTION 2009-93

 

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF BAY HEAD, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DECLARING THAT BAY HEAD IS A MILITARY FRIENDLY TOWN AND THAT THE MAYOR AND BOROUGH COUNCIL FULLY SUPPORT THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THAT BAY HEAD ENCOURAGES ALL ITS LOCAL BUSINESSES TO OFFER MILITARY DISCOUNTS TO THOSE WHO SERVE AND THAT ALL RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES SHOULD EXPRESS GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE THESE MEN AND WOMEN PROVIDE TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM AND SAFETY

 

            WHEREAS, the men and women who serve in our military forces have dedicated their lives to protecting our country; and

 

            WHEREAS, those presently serving in the armed forces routinely place their lives in danger to protect our freedom and to ensure our safety; and

                                                                                   

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Bay Head seek to formally designate the Borough as “military friendly;” and

 

            WHEREAS, the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Bay Head wish to show their support for those that serve our country and protect our freedoms, and further wish to encourage our local businesses to offer military discounts to those serving in the armed forces; and

 

            WHEREAS, recognizing the sacrifices made by the members of our armed forces, the Bay Head Improvement Association already provides free beach badges to active military members, their spouses, and eligible children; and

 

            WHEREAS, all residents and businesses are encouraged to support our military personnel.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Borough Council of the Borough of Bay Head, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, that:

 

            1.         The Mayor and Borough Council formally declare Bay Head as “military friendly.”  The Borough of Bay Head declares its support of our military personnel and acknowledges the efforts and sacrifices our servicemen and servicewomen make each day to protect our freedoms and to ensure our safety.

 

            2.         The Mayor and Borough Council urge all local businesses to offer military discounts to members currently serving in the military.

 

            3.         The Mayor and Borough Council applauds the Bay Head Improvement Association for its recognition of the sacrifices made by military personnel. 

4.    The Mayor and Borough Council urge all residents and businesses to                    express their gratitude to these outstanding citizens, friends, and family members by extending every and all courtesies.

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

            I, Patricia M. Applegate, do hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Governing Body of the Borough of Bay Head at a meeting held on the 2nd day of November, 2009.

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                                                                                    Patricia M. Applegate, RMC

                                                                                    Clerk, Borough of Bay Head