016-04
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIA nON
HONORlNG THE MEMBERS OF
3RD BATTALION, 116m INFANTRY REGIMENT
OF THE WINCHESTER, VA NATIONAL GUARD
WHEREAS, the ll6th Infantry Regiment has played a significant role in defending liberty and
freedom throughout its history from the Battle of Bull Run to Omaha Beach, Normandy, France;
and
WHEREAS, the ll6th Infantry Regiment has paid the price to preserve and defend America's
freedom and liberty, and that of its allies, through its members' blood, sweat, and tears; and
WHEREAS, the members of the 3rd Battalion are defending freedom for America and the people
of Afghanistan; and
WHEREAS, the 3rd Battalion continue to honor and uphold the legacy of the ll6th Infantry
Regiment by their service.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors of the County of
Frederick, Virginia does hereby express its sincere gratitude to the members of the 3rd Battalion,
ll6th Infantry Regiment of the Winchester, VA National Guard and their families for the
sacrifices they have made in defense of freedom.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution of appreciation be spread across the
minutes of the Board of Supervisors in order for all citizens to read and reflect on the
contributions these brave men and women have made to the country, state, and community of
Frederick County, Virginia, and that a true copy of this resolution be presented to the 3rd
Battalion, ll6th Infantry Regiment of the Winchester, VA National Guard.
Adopted this ~ day of September 2004.
VOTE:
Richard C. Shickle
Barbara E. Van Osten
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Bill M. Ewing
Gina A. Forrester
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Gary W. Dove
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Lynda 1. Tyler
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JOhn~;
Frederick County Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION NO.: 016-04