City of Albuquerque - File #: R-08-99

• File #: R-08-99
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Enacted and Published
• File created: 6/16/2008
• In control: City Council
• Final action: 8/4/2008
• Enactment date: 8/22/2008
• Enactment #: R-2008-098
• Title: Providing Additional Funding For A Memorial Honoring New Mexico's Fallen In The Wars In Afghanistan and Iraq (Harris, Jones)
• Sponsors: Don Harris, Trudy E. Jones

Date	Action By	Action	Result
8/22/2008	City Clerk	Published
8/21/2008	Mayor	Signed by the Mayor
8/15/2008	City Council	Sent to Mayor for Signature
8/4/2008	City Council	Do Pass	Pass
6/16/2008	City Council	Introduced
6/16/2008	President	To be heard at the Council Meeting

CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
EIGHTEENTH COUNCIL


COUNCIL BILL NO. R-08-99 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________

SPONSORED BY: Don Harris, Trudy Jones

RESOLUTION
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Providing Additional Funding For A Memorial Honoring New Mexico's Fallen In The Wars In Afghanistan and Iraq (Harris, Jones)
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PROVIDING ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR A MEMORIAL HONORING NEW MEXICO'S FALLEN IN THE WARS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ.
WHEREAS, since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, the United States has been involved in wars in Afghanistan and Iraq; and
WHEREAS, hundreds of thousands of brave men and women in the United States military have sacrificed by leaving family, friends, jobs, and security to risk their lives abroad in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom; and
WHEREAS, more than 4,000 of those brave men and women have fallen in combat in Afghanistan and Iraq since September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, the City of Albuquerque seeks to honor the sacrifice of the New Mexican heroes who have fallen in these operations, and convey the City's respect, sympathy and profound gratitude to the families and friends of those who have sacrificed everything in the service of our nation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously set aside $124,000 in funding for the design and construction of a memorial to New Mexico's fallen in these operations, and the State legislature has granted the City an additional $22,000, for a total of $146,000; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires that the memorial be located at the Veterans' Memorial Park located on Louisiana Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, per Section 2-6-10-2 ROA 1994, the City's Veterans' Memorial is located within an official city park; and
WHEREAS, per Section 2-6-10-2 ROA 1994, the Veterans' Memorial Park serves as a community facility which identifies and honors the shared experiences of all New Mexico Veterans in all U.S. Military actions and has facilities needed for private and public ceremonies...