CITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORTCITY OF COMMERCEAGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
CITY OF COMMERCE
AGENDA REPORT
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TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: City Manager
SUBJECT: Recognize and Honor the United States Armed Forces Meeting Date: May 9, 2023
RECOMMENDATION:
The City Council will conduct a special candle lighting ceremony honoring the five branches of the military service and a memorial ceremony to honor those killed or missing in action.
ANALYSIS/BACKGROUND:
On May 6, 2003, the City Council adopted a resolution recognizing United States Armed Forces. Annually the City holds a special ceremony honoring residents who have served. Due to the pandemic. Council will recognize the five U.S. Armed Forces virtually:
Army
Navy Marines
Air Force
Coast Guard
This event will coincide with Armed Forces Day celebrated nationally on the third Saturday in May.
The City Council will also conduct a special “Candlelight” Ceremony in remembrance of Memorial Day (May 29, 2023) in which we honor all U.S. men and women killed or missing in action in all wars.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This activity can be carried out without additional impact on the current operating budget.
RELATIONSHIP TO STRATEGIC GOALS:
This item is consistent with Council’s historic commitment to recognizing the sacrifice of veterans in the City of Commerce.
Respectfully submitted: Edgar P. Cisneros
Recommended by: Greg Alaniz