HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-08-17 - Recognizing US SoldiersResolution to recognize U.S. Soldiers
Recognizing the sacrifices U.S. Soldiers have made in the war on terrorism and the
accomplishments in improving the lives of the people of Iraq.
Whereas, hundreds of U.S. soldiers have given their lives in the pursuit of liberating and
bringing stability and democracy to the people of Iraq;
Whereas, U.S. soldiers are committed to rebuilding Iraq's infrastructure and fostering
goodwill between people:
Whereas, nine million new math and science textbooks have been printed and distributed without
pro-Saddam Hussein propaganda and one hundred fifty nine thousand desks distributed to Iraqi
schools;
Whereas, seventy six thousand new jobs have been created by the Iraqi National Employment
Program;
Whereas, the current budget for the Iraqi Ministry of Health is twenty five times greater than the
annual budget under Saddam Hussein's reign, resulting in a 25% increase in immunizations
among Iraqi children and immunizations for pregnant Iraqi women to improve prenatal care;
Whereas, twenty million of Iraq's twenty seven million citizens receive clean water due to new
water and sanitation projects;
Whereas, eighty-one Iraqi women serve on neighborhood and district councils around Baghdad
and six Iraqi women have been appointed as Cabinet level Ministers in the newly formed Iraqi
Interim Government;
Whereas, obstacles remain but America's commitment to fostering, peace and,$oodwill does not.
fade;
Be it further that the Mayor and Board of Aldermen of Riverside, Missouri express their support
for our soldiers and their friends and family for their commitment to peace and democracy, and
offer our prayers and condolences to those brave men and women who have given their lives for freedom.
Adopted the 17th day of August 2004.
Betty Burch, Mayor
Attest:
Louise Rusick, City Clerk