RE 02-13-96.1 RESOLUTION NO. 021396.1
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
HONORING OUR TROOPS IN BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA.
WHEREAS, the recent course of events in Bosnia-Herzegovina having deeply affected all
Americans, expecially those servicemen and servicewomen in our nation's armed forces having been
called to active service to secure the peace as part of the Dayton Accord: A Peace Agreement for the
Balkans; and
WHEREAS, with many servicemen and scrvicewomen from Texas being deployed to the
Balkans, it is important for all Texans to support the troops, to show appreciation for thc difficult task
assigned to them, and to pray for the success of their mission; and
WHEREAS, the families of the servicemen and servicewomen living in North Texas having
formed thc support group named American Peacekeepers Support Organization (APSO), support their
loved ones who are serving or have served in the Bosnian Theater and provide aid and comfort to
family members.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS:
That the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas does hereby honor our troops in Bosnia-
Herzegovina, especially those from Texas, for their steadfast courage and devotion to the cause of
universal peace and join with the families of these servicemen and servicewomen in supporting their
loved ones as they carry out their peacekeeping mission overseas.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas this 13th day of February
1996.
om Morton, Mayor
ATI'EST~:
L~nda Grau, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney