2020-1805 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1805
A resolution recognizing September 20 to 26, 2020 as
"Gold Star Families Remembrance Week" in the City of Janesville.
WHEREAS, the last Sunday in September is designated as "Gold Star Mother's Day" under section 111 of title
36, United States Code; and
WHEREAS, there is no date dedicated to families affected by the loss of a loved one who died in service to the
United States; and
WHEREAS, a gold star symbolizes a family member who died in the line of duty while serving in the Armed
Forces; and
WHEREAS, the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, through their service, bear the burden of
protecting the freedom of the people of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the selfless example of the service of the members and veterans of the Armed Forces, as well as
the sacrifices made by the families of those individuals, inspires all individuals in the United States to sacrifice
and work diligently for the good of the United States; and
WHEREAS, the sacrifices of the families of the fallen members of the Armed Forces and the families of
veterans of the Armed Forces should never be forgotten.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JANESVILLE (1)
designates the week of September 20 through September 26, 2020, as "Gold Star Families Remembrance
Week"; (2) honors and recognizes the sacrifices made by (A) the families of members of the Armed Forces
who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to defend freedom and protect the United States, and (B) the families
of veterans of the Armed Forces; and (3) encourages the people of the City of Janesville to observe Gold Star
Families Remembrance Week by performing acts of service and goodwill in their communities, and by
celebrating families in which loved ones made the ultimate sacrifice so that others could continue to enjoy life,
liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
ADOPTED: September 14, 2020 Motion by: Conley
Second by: Marklein
APPROVED Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
Mark A. Fre' ag, City Manager Conley X
Farrell X
ATTE : Johnson X
Marklein X
{ Williams X
id T. Godek, City Clerk-Treasurer Wolfe X
APPROVED AS TO FFORM.
Wald Klimczyk, City Attorney
Proposed by: Council President
Prepared by: City Manager's Office