RESOLUTION OF THE CLARE CITY COMMISSION TO FORMALLY COMMEMORATE AND HONOR THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO SERVED OUR GREAT NATION DURING WORLD WAR I

A RESOLUTION OF THE CLARE CITY COMMISSION TO FORMALLY COMMEMORATE AND HONOR THE BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WHO SERVED OUR GREAT NATION DURING WORLD WAR I; TO RECOGNIZE AND PAY TRIBUTE TO THE DISTINGUISHED MILITARY UNITS OF MICHIGAN WHO SERVED IN THIS GREAT WAR; AND TO PAY APPROPRIATE HOMAGE TO THE MANY MICHIGAN BUSINESS AND MANUFACTURING ENTERPRISES THAT SUPPORTED AND CONTRIBUTED TO OUR NATION'S WAR EFFORT.

WHEREAS, World War I, “the War to End All Wars,” was a global conflict fought primarily in Europe during the period 1914 to 1918 with participation of the majority of the world's then most prominent nations, to include the United States of America; and

WHEREAS, said Great War tragically resulted in the loss of more than nine million combatants and six million civilians and forever altered the course of world history; and

WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Michigan signed into law Public Act 97 of 2017 on July 13, 2017 creating a World War I Centennial Commission, whose primary purpose is to plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of WWI, and in particular to highlight and pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by Michigan citizens, private industry, and business organizations involved

with or contributing to our nation's efforts in said global war.

WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Clare deems that support of the work of said Centennial Commission is a tremendously important aspect of recognizing said contributions and sacrifices and in preserving the history of the State of Michigan and the

United States of America.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Mayor and City Commission of the City of Clare hereby offers its unequivocal support and endorsement of the efforts and

work of Michigan's World War I Centennial to highlight and pay tribute to the contributions and sacrifices made by Michigan citizens, Michigan military units, private industry, and business organizations involved with or contributing to our nation's involvement in World

War I.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City Commission of the City of Clare strongly encourages the participation, support, and involvement of its citizens, its business community, and its private and fraternal organizations in events, programs, projects, and activities which commemorate or pay tribute to the contributions made by Michigan citizenry,

Michigan military units, private industry, and business organizations that supported or played a role to our nation's efforts in World War I- and in particular Armistice Day activities which commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of hostilities in said Great War.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Clare City Commission hereby designates the City of Clare as a Michigan World War I Commemorative City in tribute to the

contributions made by Michigan's citizens in support of our nation during said Great War and in recognition of said Centennial.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT in memoriam to all who lost their lives in said world conflict and in commemoration to the end of hostilities in World War I, the Clare City Commission encourages community participation in the national Armistice Bell Ringing Ceremony at 11am on November 11, 2018 to mark the cessation of said hostilities.

ALL RESOLUTIONS AND PARTS OF RESOLUTIONS INSOFAR AS THEY CONFLICT WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS RESOLUTION BE AND THE SAME ARE HEREBY RESCINDED.

The Resolution was introduced by Commission Bonham and supported by Commissioner Murphy. The Resolution declared adopted by the following roll call vote:

YEAS:

Bob Bonham, Pat Humphrey, Carolyn (Gus) Murphy, Jean McConnell and Karla Swanson.

NAYS:

None.

ABSENT:

None.

Resolution approved for adoption on this 19th day of March 2018.

Daue Diane Lyon, City Clerk