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A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUPPORTING THE U.S. COAST GUARD
Whereas, the City of Paducah, located at the hub of America's inland waterways
and the home to the United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit (MSU), Sector Ohio Valley
since 1969 and the Towing Vessel National Center of Expertise (TVNCOE) since 2010; and
Whereas, the Board of Commissioners honors the mission of the U.S. Coast
Guard to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests —in the nation's ports
and on all navigable waterways of the United States and its Territories since its founding August
4, 1790, by Alexander Hamilton and known at the "Revenue Marine" and later as the "U. S.
Cutter Revenue Service;" and
Whereas, the City of Paducah supports the mission of the Coast Guard Morale,
Well- Being, and Recreation (MWR) Programs and events to uplift the spirits of the Coast Guard
Family and be an essential element of Coast Guard readiness, retention and resilience through
customer -owned and driven MWR programs and services; and
Whereas, the City recognizes the sacrifices and contributions of the
Coastguardsmen and women, civilian employees, and their families to the community during
their time of service in Paducah; and
Whereas, the City of Paducah is formally committed to genuinely support
programing to assure the concept of MWR is foremost in our minds when planning inclusive,
accessible and, true to this Creative City, authentic activities focused on the Coast Guard
families; and
Whereas, this resolution also commends the Coast Guard MSU and TVNCOE,
Paducah, representing the time - honored traditions deeply rooted in Coast Guard history. Paducah
recognizes and honors this heritage, tradition, and culture, and vows to conjoin these most
respected attributes with those of the City to grow both the character and memories of time spent
in this river city; memories that may inspire the adoption of Paducah as a hometown after
service; and
Whereas, this city and numerous individuals, organizations, schools, fraternal
organizations and churches do not, and will not, let the great contributions of Coast Guard
personnel go unnoticed but rather embrace the kindred spirit and offer the hand of friendship;
and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Commissioners is formally committed to acknowledging
the professional work of the Coast Guard men and women assigned to our community while
expressing appreciation, building morale and service excellence by working to join the other 16
cities designated by the Commandant as a Coast Guard City.
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
ATTEST:
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, March 8, 2016
Recorded by Tammara S. Sanderson, March 8, 2016
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