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RESOLUTION NO. 2008 - 45
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF REDDING COMMENDING GLENN MILLER
WHEREAS, Glenn Miller, overcame many challenges in his life including being orphaned at an early
age, debilitating headaches, and even a couple of robberies; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Miller served as a Corporal in the U.S. Armyre-constructing European cities post
World War II; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Miller, who was active in the Shasta County Veterans Affiliated Council, the
American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars, never failed to carry out his work to honor and benefit
veterans with humility and grace.
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WHEREAS, Glenn Miller's devotion to his fellow veteran was evident not only in his willingness
to help others, but also in several landmark projects; and
WHEREAS, Glenn Miller was instrumental in establishing California's first state veterans cemetery,
the Northern California Veterans Cemetery in Igo and traveled throughout northern California to raise over
$200,000 to secure the maintenance endowment fund, and
WHEREAS, Glenn Miller was a strong advocate for the establishment of a Veteran's Home in Shasta
County and lobbied state officials on behalf oflocal veterans; and
WHEREAS, from 1993 until his death last year, Glenn Miller single-handedly organized the annual
Memorial Day service at the Veterans Grove to recognize veterans for their service and sacrifice.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Redding, pays tribute
to Glenn Miller, a man respected and admired for his commitment to veterans and his dedication to the
betterment of our community.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was introduced and read at a regular meeting of
the Redding City Council of the City of Redding on the 20th day of May, 2008, and was duly adopted at said
meeting by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Council Members:
Bosetti, Dickerson, Jones, Murray, and Stegall
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