RE 2007-0522.1
RESOLUTION NO. ~OO7- bSZ.Z ./
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
COPPELL, TEXAS, EXTENDING HEARTFELT APPRECIATION
AND GRATITUDE TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM FOR
THEIR SACRIFICE, DEVOTION TO COUNTRY AND
COMMITMENT TO DUTY, AND FOR A JOB WELL DONE.
WHEREAS, the North Texas Commission, a non-profit consortium of businesses,
cities, counties, chambers of commerce, economic development entities and higher education
institutions in the North Texas region whose purpose is to enhance and promote the economic
vitality and quality of life of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex by providing leadership and
acting as the catalyst for regional cooperation; and
WHEREAS, on November 2, 2003, the United States Army began its Rest and
Recuperation (R&R) program at DFW International Airport to serve the brave men and
women who are protecting our country and our freedom; and
WHEREAS, in June, 2004, the North Texas Commission and DPW International
Airport formalized and organized the "Welcome Home a Hero" volunteer campaign that has
grown into one of the largest and most respected ongoing community initiatives in North
Texas and the United States; and
WHEREAS, the "Welcome Home a Hero" campaign has been served by thousands
of committed volunteers from business organizations, churches, chambers of commerce, Boy
Scouts and Girl Scouts of America and Veterans of Foreign Wars.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the city of
Coppell, Texas, that the City hereby extends heartfelt appreciation and gratitude to all men
and women in uniform for their sacrifice, devotion to country and commitment to duty, and
for a job well done.
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that June, 2007 marks the third anniversary
of the "Welcome Home a Hero" program and the City Council of the city of Coppell, Texas,
recognizes the United States Army's Personnel Assistance Point at DFW, the thousands of
community volunteers, and DFW Airport's dedicated staff of employees for their
commitment to the R&R Program and ensuring it's continued success until the last soldier
comes home.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the city of Coppell, Texas, this 22~ day
of May 2007.
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