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Proclamation in Recognition of the Military Community Covenant
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Whereas, the Community Covenant Program is a formal commitment of support by state and local communities to Active, Guard and Reserve Soldiers and their families, and
Whereas, the Community Covenant Program is designed to foster and sustain effective state and community partnerships with the Army to improve the quality of life for soldiers and their families, both at their current duty stations and as they transfer to other states; and
Whereas, the strength of service members comes form the strength of their families, and the strength of families is supported by the strength of the community; and
Whereas, the strength of the community comes from the support of employers, educators, civic and business leaders and its citizens; and
Whereas, it is vitally important that local communities across America be aware of and recognize the sacrifices of soldiers and their families; and
Whereas, while Community Covenant is an Army program, it extends to the other Military Services as well, recognizing that many community efforts support all service members and their families regardless of the uniform they wear; and
Whereas, the City of Rochester Hills recognizes with sincere appreciation the commitment and sacrifices service members and their families are making every day.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of Rochester Hills declare their commitment to building partnerships that support the strength, resilience, and readiness of service members and their families, and hereby support the signing of the Military Community Covenant in partnership with Oakland County and local government officials.