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In Appreciation of Hastings Veterans and Families
ofthe 34th "Red Qull"infantry Division ForTheir Service in Iraq,
1Neleome Home
WHEREAS, it was an emotional day of goodbyes in February 2009 for approximately twenty Citizen Soldiers,
representing Hastings, who were off to Washington and than Iraq fora 12-month deployment; and
WHEREAS, for more than 1,200 Citizen Soldiers, representing 273 Minnesota Communities
and 14 states it may be their first, second, and maybe third deployment with the Red Bulls; and
1NHEREAS, Since May 2009, the 34th Infantry Division provided command and control of military
forces in the southern third of Iraq. Headquartered at Contingency Operating Base Basra, the 34th Infantry Division
led a force of approximately 14,000 U.S. service members throughout nine of Iraq's 1 S provinces; and
WHEREAS, the 34th fnfantry Division's notable accomplishments include ensuring Iraq Seeurify Forces
could protect their population and borders in southern Iraq, developing Southern Iraq`s civil capacity and economic security;
and setting conditions for a successful drawdown of U.S. forces in their area of responsibility; and
WHEREAS, the soldiers left behind family, friends, careers and educational plans, and a tough time of separation
and trying to balance duty to country and the needs of family.
111/HEREAS, they are thanked for a job well done, a successful mission, and their service & sacrifice.
NOW, THERI±F4RE BE !7 RI=SOLVED, on behalf of our residents, the City Council of Hastings is proud to recognize,
appreciate, and say "thank you" to you and your family for service and sacrifices during deployment.
~fhe community welcomes you home.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Hastings
this 1 nd Day of February, 2010
Paul J. Hicks, Mayor
Melanie Marko I,ae, City Clerk