A RESOLUTION
No.
WHEREAS, the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot Park was
opened on June 19, 2009;
WHEREAS, the opening of the $91 million complex is the result of countless
hours of work by National Infantry Foundation volunteers and board members,
particularly General Jerry White, Mr. Ben Williams and Mr. Greg Camp;
WHEREAS, approximately 4,000 citizens, soldiers and visitors attended the grand
opening of the National Infantry Museum and basic training graduation on the
parade field prior to the opening;
WHEREAS, former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Colin Powell addressed the crowd at the opening ceremony and gala;
WHEREAS, visitors were met by infantryman dressed in authentic uniforms from
various periods in U.S. history including the Revolutionary War;
WHEREAS, the National Infantry Museum is a jewel in a long line of fabulous
U.S. military museums;
WHEREAS, the accomplishments of the National Infantry Foundation, its many
volunteers and board members, and the Ft. Benning community are worthy of
special recognition by this Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF COLUMBUS, GEORGIA HEREBY RESOLVES:
We hereby commend and congratulate the National Infantry Foundation upon the
grand opening of the National Infantry Museum and Soldier Center at Patriot
Park. Columbus is truly proud of this new landmark and we wish to express
our deep appreciation for work done by countless volunteers to bring the
project to completion. Let a copy of this resolution be forwarded to General
Jerry White, Mr. Ben Williams and Mr. Greg Camp.
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Introduced at a regular meeting of the Council of Columbus, Georgia held on the
14th day of July, 2009, and adopted at said meeting by the affirmative vote of
______ members of Council.
Councilor Allen voting ___________________.
Councilor Anthony voting__________________.
Councilor Baker voting____________________.
Councilor Barnes voting___________________.
Councilor Davis voting____________________.
Councilor Henderson voting________________.
Councilor Hunter voting___________________.
Councilor McDaniel voting_________________.
Councilor Pugh voting_____________________.
Councilor Woodson voting__________________.
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TINY B. WASHINGTON JIM WETHERINGTON
CLERK MAYOR
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