Resolution No. 889RESOLUTION NO. 889
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
COMMENDING AMERICAN LEGION CYPRESS POST 295 FOR THE
RECOGNITION RECEIVED BY THE AMERICAN LEGION FROM THE
AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA LAW AND ORDER
FOR HAVING THE MOST OUTSTANDING LAW AND ORDER PROGRAM
DURING 1967-68.
WHEREAS, American Legion Cypress Post No. 295 was formed on December 27,
1965, and received its permanent charter on May 30, 1966; and
WHEREAS, the American Legion has increased its membership to over 100
members from the Cypress area; and
WHEREAS, in March of 1967 the first Law and Order Committee of the
American Legion Cypress Post 295 was formed through which it was the desire
of the American Legion to enhance the image of the men in law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with this desire, the American Legion has adopted
the slogan of "For Community Peace Support Your Police"; and
WHEREAS, the American Legion has actively promoted many events in the
interest of Law and Order; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of all American Legion Cypress Post members were
enlisted in organizing the 1968 "Policeman of the Year Awards Banquet" which
was attended by approximately 500 persons of the community; and
WHEREAS, in recognition of the success and organization of the Banquet,
the Cypress American Legion Post has received the first place award presented
by the American Legion Department of California Law and Order for having the
most outstanding Law and Order Program during 1967-68; and
WHEREAS, in achieving this distinction the American Legion Cypress Post
was in competition with many other American Legion Posts throughout
California; and
WHEREAS, this award has brought State-wide recognition to the City of
Cypress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Cypress in appreciation and recognition of this achievement hereby commends
American Legion Cypress Post 295 for the outstanding Law and Order Program
developed in 1967-68 and on behalf of the citizens of Cypress extends con-
gratulations to the members of Cypress Post 295 for this accomplishment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at an
adjourned regular meeting held on the 15th day of July, 1968.
ATTEST:
CITY RK Q�HHCY1'Y OF CYPRESS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
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MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at an adjourned regular meeting of
the said City Council held on the 15th day of July, 1968, by the following vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCILMEN: Harvey, Kanel, Noe, and Bowen
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 1 COUNCILMEN: Kanode
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RESOLUTION NO. 889