2004-8RESOLUTION NO. 2004-008
A resolution authorizing the creation of a Congressional Medal of Honor Walkway
at Veterans Plaza in Traxler Park (File Resolution No. 2004-008)
WHEREAS, the Congressional Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action
against an enemy force that can be awarded to an individual serving in the Armed
Services of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City of Janesville currently has six Medal of Honor Recipients; and
WHEREAS, a fitting tribute to those recipient's courage and sacrifice is appropriate; and
WHEREAS, the Janesville Patriotic Society has voluntarily planned a walkway which
will honor the Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients.
NOW, THEREFORE, LET BE IT RESOLVED By the Common Council of the City of
Janesville, on the 26th day of January, the Janesville Patriotic Society be authorized to
implement a Congressional Medal of Honor Walkway at Veterans Plaza in Traxler Park
to commemorate the service of Janesville's six Medal of Honor recipients; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that the Janesville Patriotic
Society shall obtain City Council approval of the final plans prior to the start of
fundraising.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Common Council that all Janesville citizens are
called upon to especially thank and appreciate the Janesville Patriotic Society's efforts
to recognize the Medal of Honor Recipients in our community.
ADOPTED: January 26, 2004
APPROVED:
Steven E. Sheiffer,-City Man~ager
ATTEST:
Jean Ann Wulf, (~ity clerkfTreasu~r
APPROVED AS .TO FORM:
MOTION BY: Steeber
SECOND BY: Brien
COUNCILMEMBER AYE NAY PASS ABSENT
ADDLE X
MURPHY X
DEGARMO X
STEEBER X
WILLIAMS X
BRIEN X
WELLNITZ X
Proposed by: Council Vice President Steeber and Councilmember Addie
Prepared by: Community Information Specialist