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R03-033 RESOLUTION R03- O:B 3 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, REAFFIRMING THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH'S SUPPORT OF THE 101sT AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT) AND REDISTRICTING COUNCIL; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the "America Supporting Americans" program was created on March 4, 1968, to provide a mechanism whereby all branches of the United States Armed Services would be "adopted" by an American city; and WHEREAS, the purpose of the adoption program is to bond Americans with the men and women who bravely serve their country; and WHEREAS, there are currently cities in 9 states that have adopted over 60 active units of all branches of the service; and WItEREAS, by Resolution R91-21, dated February 5, 1991, the City of Boynton Beach "adopted" D Company 2/327 Inf., 101st ABN. DIV. (AASLT); and WHEREAS, in recognition of the challenges which lie ahead, it is appropriate and fitting that the City of Boynton Beach reaffirm its adoption and support of the 101 st Airborne Division (Air Assault); NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are true and correct and hereby ratified and confirmed by the City Commission Section 2. That the municipality of Boynton Beach, by and through its City Commission, does reaffirm Resolution No. R91~21, and offers its on-going respect and support for D Company 2/327 Inf., 101st ABN. DIV. (AASLT) 101st Airborne. S:\CA\RESO\Legislative Actions\Reaffirm Support - 101st Airborne.doc Section 3. The City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach hereby directs that a certified copy of this Resolution be sent to the Florida League of Cities urging participation in this purposeful cause. Section 4. That this Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage. PASSED AND ADOPTED this lB day of February, 2003. CITY ~FLORJDA Vi( Commissioner ATTEST: S:\CA\RESO\Legislative Aclions\Reaffirm Support - 101st Airborne.doc RESOLUTION NO. R91-~/ A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BOYNTONBEACH, FLORIDA.,'ADOPTING A COMPANY OF'THE UNITED STATES ARMED SERVICES; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, our Amercian forces are now engaged in combat in the Persian Gulf region defending and supporting American interest and principles. WHEREAS, "America Supporting Americans" was cEeated to establish an "adoption" program for every branch (and their unit~} of the United States Armed Services by an American city) and WHEREAS, the.purpose of "America Supporting A~erlcans" is a bridge connecting every American that shares at least one comn)on goal -- putting moral support for the men and women in the armed force~ into action; and WHEREAS, mutual love and dedication have contdibuted greatly to the on-going success of this program and has become th~ drlvlng ferce which links us together. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and City Con~nission of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida that: ~ection 1. The City of Boynton Beach, Florld~ hereby adopts D Company 2/327 Inf., 101st ABN. DIV. (AASLT), Desert ~torm, APO, New York 09782. ' S~ection 2. The City of Boynton Beach hereby Urges all community businesses, service clubs, schools and private cltizensi to become involved and support our men and women in the armed services. ~ Section 3. A copy o.f this resolution shall bei forwarded to the Florida League of Cities urging participation in this p~rposeful cause. PASSED AND ADOPTED this ,~ day of February,, 1991. ATTEST: '. ~C'i'~, Clerk -- ~'C°rDor~te Seal ) on,ii s si o'ne-r ~'~ 7 ComFni ssi oner , ommi ssi O.~r - ASA = America Supporting Americans Page 1 of 4 ASA Home Contact ASA About ASA Cities ASA .Join ASA United · Adopt A Unit · Request City .Sound Off A M SUPP G About Us · Direction · Goals · Mission · The Program Support .M PSA .Miltary Buddies The Veteran Net .Give Thanks ·.America Govern me~t FirstGov EPA FAA FEMA Justice Dept State Dept Treasury Dept White House t4ilitary DefenseLIN K Army Navy Air Force Marines Coast Guard Res_erves National Guard You Can Help Civil Air Patrol Liberty Unites FBI ~OSt Wanted Red Cross Salvation Army MISSION America Supporting Americans, or ASA, is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organizi was founded in 1968. It's mission is to link American military units base~ U.S. soil or deployed world-wide with American communities who want tc their support. During times of peace, our connection strengthens moral ,, between the civilian sector and the men and women serving their nation uniform. During times of war, such as the present war with terrorism, AS facilitates public expression of support for the nation's military. ASA crea sail filled by the emotional wind from millions of Americans, and backed t the personal connections between units and communities. This sail carrie members of the American military with personally felt assurance of suppc from the American people as they perform their often-dangerous duties. Who are these guys? We are Americans supporting Americans, nothim. more, nothing less. We stand united as a body of diverse peoples with a common bond; we love our country and support the men and women wh. themselves in harms way to protect her. We do not support or oppose governmental policies. We provide morale support to American servicem servicewomen by advising and assisting communities that choose to ado[ military troop units and ships." A DIRECTION FOR THIS CAMPAIGN REGARDING THE COMMITMEN SUPPORTS THE CITIES ARE EXPECTED TO EXTEND (E-MATLt DISCUSSION GROUPSt ETC.) Once a city adopts a unit by passing a resolution its council seeks memb( within its own community, civic or business leaders to form an action committee enlisting the participation to support their unit. This citizens committee acts as a liaison between its community and adopted unit. Periodically the Committee reports to ASA. A city should communicate v unit through e-mail or regular mail. Promoting morale support among its citizens, businesses, church groups, government employees, i.e. police a~ departments, public and private schools. Displaying its pride in the unit adopted through visual photos, posters, signs or banners providing publi( awareness. Periodic support from its own local media, newspaper or TV i http://asa.theveteran.net/MissionStatement.html 2/12/2003 ASA = America Supporting Americans Page 2 of 4 Transcripts Defense Dept State Dept White House keeping the citizens aware of its own adopted unit by printing positive an active support whenever possible. Exchanging community support progra and promoting new ideas through ASA website. THE PROGRAM AS IT STANDS TODAY. ASA contacts military units explaining its support program. Units desirin, become a part of the program request a city to adopt them. ASA seeks c interested in the Adopt-a-unit program, providing them with an informati packet. ASA provides morale supporting guidelines to the cities and request to th to pass a formal resolution supporting a designated unit. Cities forward ~ of said resolution to the commander stating their support. Through the c proclaimed resolution the city urges all community businesses, service ch schools and private citizens to become involved and support their adopte, and women in the armed services. The city forwards a copy of the resolu! all cities in the Tri-County League of Cities urging participation in this purposeful cause. ASA answers the call from adopted units' family supp, programs whenever possible. ASA always recognizes and honors those adopted sons and daughters who make the supreme sacrifice for their Co Some cities are more active than others it depends on how dedicated the citizens committee that ASA suggest for each City to set-up becomes. Al depends on how the contact within the unit itself deems the relevance of community support applies to its people. Commanders are somewhatli~ citizens committee, some more dedicated than others, the majority recog the need for it people and extremely helpful in coordinating with the community. ANTICIPATED ACTIVITY AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS Cities participating in ASA's Adopt-a-Unit/Ship Program are required to: · Pass a formal Resolution (example provided by ASA by participating cities) · Copy of Resolution sent to Unit's point of contact · Present Unit/Ship with symbolic key to the city (gesture of morale support) · City Mayor/council appoint liaison committee from within its own community Liaison Committee seeks community support from schools, civic groups, businesses, chamber of commerce, senior citize~ organizations, government agencies, Fire Department, local http://asa.theveteran.net/MissionStatement.html 2/12/2003 ASA = America Supporting Americans Page 3 of 4 Police Department and local media Liaison Committee to periodically keep ASA informed of their community's activities and willing to share their supportive programs with other cities across the nation through ASA SUGGESTED PROJECTS AND ACTZVZTZES: · Liaison Committee sets up a communication station for messages of support via e-mail, video or postal Specific projects, posting pictures, commendations, written material from unit in community stores, libraries, schools, cit' hall Sending packages of magazines, local newspapers, sports related material, writing paper, community event pictures, newsletters related to interesting facts about their adopted town · Community athletic coaches may choose to adopt name of unit and record games for unit During national celebrated holidays to send cards and/or small inexpensive gives as a token of appreciation to their unit - community fundraisers to pay for gift ASA'S GOALS ASA's future plans include a national campaign that will allow it to its "Adopt-A-Unit/Ship" program. ASA will enlarge its operations significantly to address the nationally need for a link between milit~ units and local civilian communities. ASA intends to add substance to this community-unit relationship L having the unit provide tutoring and other critical educational need children as well as companionship for the elderly and veterans, all { volunteer basis. The City of San Clemente, California and 2d Battali 4th Marine Regiment has already put examples of this developed relationship into action. Additionally, civilian communities that are participating in this program have provided various morale-buildinc_ activities to include: letter writing town fairs/picnics and welcome I- parades. The overriding goal is to set an environment where civilian and military community strengthen our common bon, sense of pride in America. ASA also plans to expand its operations so as to provide a link bet~ http ://asa.theveteran.net/MissionStatement.html 2/12/2003 ASA = America Supporting Americans Page 4 of 4 service members leaving the military and potential civilian employE The goal is to connect departing service members with potential employment opportunities in either the regions these service mem[ call home or on a national basis. MORE ABOUT ASA ON THE NET Where do I begin? War-Stories Birth of ASA, the Screaming Eagles San Mateo adopts the 101st Airborne Division · about, adopt a unit. contact, home. join ASA united . participa~;iBg cities, sound off. ©2001-2002, http://asa.theveteran.net/MissionStatement.html 2/12/2003