1986-11 RESOLUTION NO. 86- 11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAND TERRACE, CALIFORNIA, SUPPORTING HR 864
(APPLEGATE) AND SB 1446 (ANDREWS) TO IMPROVE
VETERANS' BENEFITS FOR FORMER PRISONERS OF WAR AND
LEGISLATION TO ESTABLISH A POW COMMISSION IN THE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, most veterans who survived the ordeal of being held prisoners
of war have served our country well and paid the price of freedom for all of
us; and
WHEREAS, many former POWs suffer problems unique to those who were
held captive, resulting in recurring medical conditions and shorter 1 i fespans
than other veterans; and
WHEREAS, some- POWs are denied aid because documentation of the history
of'ail.ments and disabilities, often required by the Veterans Administration,
dooes' .not exist for those who first became ill while held by the enemy; and
WHEREAS, HR 864 and SB 1446 would improve veterans' benefits for
= former POWs; and
WHEREAS, a State POW Commission would act as an advocate for former
..POWs in matters of medical claims, benefits for families, and all forms-of
special assistance;
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace does
hereby resolve support of HR 864 and SB 1446 to improve Veterans' medical
benefits for former prisoners of war and legislation to establish a POW
Commission in the State of California.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby directed to
forward copies of this Resolution to appropriate individuals.
ADOPTED this 13th day of February, 1986.
ATTEST:
_ City 1.erk -of e City of Grand ay r o e ty an rrace
--Terrace-and ohe City Council and of the ity o ci there
thereof.
I, ILENE DUGHMAN, City Clerk, of the City of Grand Terrace, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Grand Terrace held on the 13th day
of February 1986, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Matteson, Petta, Pfennighausen, Evans ;
Mayor Grant
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
City Clerk
Approved as to form-
City Attorney I
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