Casey,

     I have attached a copy of the resolution passed on 10/6/09 by the PPB Governing Body.  Please note that I have forwarded same to the PPB Chamber of Commerce for dissemination to their business members.  As you are aware, the Borough Administrator, Christine Riehl, is going to add a request that military be allowed on the Maryland Avenue Beach for free as part of the bid process for lease of that beach operation. 

     If I can be of any further assistance, please don't hesitate to contact me at 732-892-1118, Ext. 210.

Sincerely,

Maryann Ellsworth, Municipal Clerk

RESOLUTION OF THE BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DECLARING THAT POINT PLEASANT BEACH IS A MILITIARY FRIENDLY TOWN AND THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL FULLY SUPPORT THOSE THAT SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THAT THE BOROUGH OF POINT PLEASANT BEACH DOES ENCOURAGE ALL ITS BUSINESS PERSONS TO OFFER DISCOUNTS TO THOSE WHO SERVE IN THE MILITARY AND FOR OUR RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS PERSONS TO GREET AND TREAT THEM KINDLY AS A SIGN OF GRATITUDE FOR THE SERVICE THEY PROVIDE TO PROTECT OUR FREEDOM AND SAFETY

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

WHEREAS, those currently serving in the military could be assigned a tour of duty in Iraq or Afghanistan, placing their lives in danger for our freedom; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach wish to formally go on record as declaring the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach as a military friendly town; and

WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council wish to show their support for those who serve our country and protect our freedom and safety and further wish to encourage our business persons to offer discounts to military personnel and urge our residents and business persons to roll out the red carpet for our military men and women.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Mayor and Council of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

1.      That the Mayor and Council do formally declare that the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach is a military friendly town. The Borough of Point Plesant Beach does hereby declare its support for our military forces and acknowledges the efforts of our military personnel to protect our freedom and safety, not only at home, but also abroad.

            2.  That the Mayor and Council do urge all business persons in the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach to offer discounts to military personnel.

3.      That the Mayor and Council urge all residents and business persons to extend the red carpet to our military service men and women by extending a friendly and warm greeting to them and to show our gratitude by extending every courtesy to them.

CERTIFICATION

I, Maryann Ellsworth, Municipal Clerk, do herby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of a resolution adopted by the Governing Body of the Borough of Point Pleasant Beach at a meeting held on the 6th day of October, 2009.

                                                                                                Maryann Ellsworth, RMC                     

                                                                        Maryann Ellsworth, Municipal Clerk

MOTION BY:              Councilman Mercun

SECOND BY:              Councilwoman Tooker

VOTING AYE:            Council Members Mercun, Hennessy, Tooker, Cervino, Dixon, Rizzo

VOTING NAY:           None

NOT VOTING:            None

ABSENT:                     None