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RESOLUTION NO. 08-236 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON SUPPORTING A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION IN PLEASANTON TO BE FORMED BY SENTINELS OF FREEDOM WHEREAS, the Sentinels of Freedom, a grassroots non-profit organization created in 2004, accepts the responsibility for the well-being of severely injured men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who are returning to civilian life; and WHEREAS, these soldiers will have the opportunity to reengage into society and to adapt to their new physical challenges and surroundings to live a life of complete self- sufficiency; and WHEREAS, the community is encouraged to join a volunteer team that helps mobilize and carry out the Sentinels of Freedom mission, coordinates and manages local donations as well as event preparations; and WHEREAS, the Sentinels of Freedom look to its community to support these injured soldiers through its Sentinels of Freedom Scholarship program that helps them readjust to civilian life and prosper in their hometowns; and WHEREAS, "Welcome Home" Ceremonies are coordinated by volunteer teams, that are attended by community members, military leaders and dignitaries to formally thank the Sentinels for their military service; and WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton supports the Sentinels of Freedom and encourages community members to get involved and help reengage injured soldiers back into the community . NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON DOES RESOLVE, DECLARE, DETERMINE AND ORDER THE FOLLOWING: SECTION 7. The City of Pleasanton in the State of California does hereby support the Sentinels of Freedom organization. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby designates the Sentinels of Freedom to offer a Scholarship Program and Welcome Home Ceremonies to soldiers returning to Pleasanton. SECTION 3. City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this resolution and enter it into the book of original resolutions. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Pleasanton at a regular meeting held on September 16, 2008.