Toms River



Good Morning Casey,

 

Attached is the resolution passed by Council on November 24, 2009 regarding the Township becoming military friendly. Good work on such a noble project!

 

Thanks, and Happy Holidays to you. J

 

Alison L. Carlisle

Deputy Clerk

Township of Toms River, NJ


RESOLUTION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER, COUNTY OF OCEAN, STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DECLARING THAT TOMS RIVER IS A MILITARY FRIENDLY TOWN AND THAT THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL FULLY SUPPORT THOSE THAT SERVE IN THE ARMED FORCES AND THAT THE TOWNSHIP OF TOMS RIVER 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

 

November 24, 2009

 

            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 Township of Toms River wish to formally go on record as declaring the Township of Toms River 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 Council of the Township of Toms River, County of Ocean, State of New Jersey, as follows:

 

            1.  That Council does formally declare that the Township of Toms River is a military friendly town which the Mayor, Thomas F. Kelaher, whole heartedly endorses and supports.  The Township of Toms River 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 Township of Toms River 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.

 

            4.  That the Township Clerk is hereby authorized to provide certified copies of this Resolution to each of the following:

 

                        a. Mayor

                        b. Council

                        c. Administrator

                        d. Law

                        e. Toms River Township Veterans Commission

                        f.. Toms River-Ocean County Chamber of Commerce

                            1200 Hooper Avenue

                            Toms River, N.J. 08753

                            By e-mail at:  OC-Chamber.com

 

 

 

 

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