HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-24-31 Establishing Sebastian as POW-MIA CityRESOLUTION NO. R-24-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SEBASTIAN, INDIAN
RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, DESIGNATING THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN AS A"POW-MIA CITY(sm)'; RECOGNIZING
THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED
SERVICES WHO HAVE BEEN PRISONERS OF WAR OR
WHO REMAIN MISSING IN ACTION; PROVIDING FOR
CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SCRIVENER'S ERRORS;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, recognizing the service of members from the various branches of the armed forces
of the United States is very important; and
WHEREAS, over 140,000 America service members were captured and served time as prisoners
of war according to the Department of Veteran Affairs; and
WHEREAS, over 81,500 Americans services members remain missing from World War II, the
Korean War, the Vietnam War, the Cold War and the Gulf Wars and other conflicts according to the
Defense POW/MIA accounting agency; and
WHEREAS, it is important to recognize those who were prisoners of war or who remain
missing; and
WHEREAS, families of missing service members deserve continued efforts to recognize these
missing service members; and
WHEREAS, adoption of a resolution by the Sebastian City Council supporting the designation of
the City as a POW -MIA City(sm) is an important step to raise awareness among its citizenry; and
WHEREAS, the City of Sebastian desires to be designated as a "POW -MIA City(sm)."
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Sebastian recognizes the contributions and sacrifice of those service
members who were prisoners of war or who remain missing.
SECTION 2. Ongoing efforts to recognize the service and sacrifice of these service members is
important to maintain and continue.
SECTION 3. The City of Sebastian desires to be designated as a "POW -MIA City(sm)."
SECTION 4. SCRIVENER'S ERRORS. Sections of this Resolution may be renumbered or re -
lettered and corrections of typographical errors which do not affect the intent may be authorized by the
City Manager, or the City Manager's designee, without need of further action of City Council by filing a
corrected copy of same with the City Clerk.
SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was moved for adoption by Council Member Nunn . Motion
was seconded by Council Member Dixon and, upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Mayor Ed Dodd
Vice -Mayor Kelly Dixon
Councilmember Fred Jones
Councilmember Bob McPartlan
Councilmember Chris Nunn
--Ave
aye
aye
ave
ave
The Mayor thereupon declared this Resolution duly passed and adopted this 26 h day of June, 2024.
A TEST:
lonette Williams, City Clerk
CITY OF SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA
By: �04��P
Ed Dodd, Mayor
Approved as to form/ and legality:
By:�I /
6 fer Cockcroff City Attorney
POW -MIA City(sm) Program Guidelines at a Glance
JEFFERSON BARRACKS PONY -MIA MUSEUM
Purpose: To invite Towns, Municipalities, and Cities across the Nation to join
together with the Museum in helping to raise POW -MIA awareness among its citizenry,
making sure that the promise No One Left Behind... No One Forgotten is kept.
Process: Upon obtaining the approval of your City government, the next step is to
formally present to the Jefferson Barracks POW -MIA Museum Board of Directors either
in person or via mail or email, a request expressing the desire for becoming a POVV-MiA
City(sm). There is no cost or fee to the City in being designated a POW -MIA City(sm),
however it is asked that each applicant consider a possible yearly tax deductible
memorial gift to the Museum in Honor of our former POWs and our MIAs, at whatever
amount that is comfortable. This gift will help ensure the continuation of the POW -MIA
City(sm) program and aid the Museum in its mission to Educate, Honor, and Remember.
Presentation of Proclamation and POW -MIA City(sm) sign: After
reviewing the request, the Jefferson Barracks POW -MIA Museum Board of Directors
will vote for approval. Upon positive consensus, the Museum's POW -MIA City(sm)
Committee will work with the City's representatives to designate a time and place for
the formal presentation of the POW -MIA City(sm) Proclamation and POW -MIA City(sm)
sign, or if travel distances do not allow, make arrangements for their mailing_
Ways to promote POW -MIA awareness, but not limited to:
Displaying the POW -MIA flag in front of City Hall and other Municipal buildings
and sports facilities.
Assisting in or facilitating a POW -MIA Museum fundraising event.
Publicly acknowledging National POW -MIA Recognition Day (always the third
Friday in September)
Publicly acknowledging National POW Recognition Day (always April 9).
Placing a Remembrance Plaque at a City location listing the former POWs and
MIAs from the area.
Displaying a "Missing Man Table" at appropriate public events.
Jefferson Barracks POW -MIA Museum's POW-MiA City(sm) contact:
Larry Corbin phone: 314-954-0070 email: corbair03@gmail.com
'POW -MIA City(sm)' is licensed by the Jefferson Barracks POW -MIA Museum, Inc. When using
POW -MIA City(sm) in print you must include the sm symbol after "City" or include sm in parentheses (sm).
The Jefferson Barracks POW -MIA Museum, Inc. is a 501c3 organization.