Resolution No. 1254c(F
RESOLUTION NO. 1254
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ADOPTING THE USS COOK.
WHEREAS, the USS Cook was named in honor of Lt. Cmdr.. Wilmer Paul Cook,
U. 5. Navy, who commanded an attack aircraft squadron in Vietnam before his
death in 1967 over North Vietnam; and
WHEREAS, the USS Cook left Boston, Massachusetts on February 23, 1972,
for a 15,000 mile maiden voyage to Long Beach, California, arriving on April
29, 1972; and
WHEREAS, the USS Cook came to the aid of a burning Brazilian freighter
while underway for Curacao and made use of the ship's medical facilities
by giving aid to injured crewmen from the Brazilian ship; and
WHEREAS, the USS Cook rendezvoused with her sister ship, the USS Stein,
for two days of joint maneuvering and tactical exercises prior to its final
journey to the Port of Long Beach; and
WHEREAS, the City of Cypress wishes to build goodwill and recognition of
the vital role that the Navy has in the defense of our Country.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Cypress
this date adopts the USS Cook.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Cypress at a regular
meeting held on the 8th day of May, 1972.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OFTHE /CITY OF CYPRESS
MAYOR THE VIF0FareaaSS
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) S5
I, DARRELL ESSEX, City Clerk of the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the said City
Council held on the 8th day of Nay, 1972, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 5 COUNCILMEN: Frankiewich, Harvey, Kanel, Roberts and Lacayo
NOES: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
ABSENT: 0 COUNCILMEN: None
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