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Council Action on October 6, 2006 I FRAK T. MAINZ CITY OF Los ANGELES Offce of the City Clerk CALIFORNIA CIT CLERK Counci imd Public Servces KAEN E. KAFAY Room 395, City Hal Executive Offcer L08 Aneles, CA 90012 Council Fie Information - (213) 978-1043 General Information - (213) 978-1133 When making inquiries Fax: (213) 978-1040 relative to ths matter refer to File No. CLAUDIA M. DUN ANTONIO R VILLARAIGOSA Chler, Council and Public Servces Division 06-1727 MAYOR www.cityclerk.lacity.org October 13, 2006 Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa, Mayor Chief Legislative Analyst City Administrative Officer Councilmember Huizar Councilmember Reyes RE: CITY'S POSITION ON RECOGNIZING GUY GABALDON'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING WORLD WAR II AND HONORING HIM WITH THE CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR I HEREBY CERTIFY that the attached communication was adopted by the Los Angeles City Council at its meeting held on September 29, 2006. The Mayor concurred with the Council action on October 6, 2006. fA~ ~ rn~ City Clerk vk cc: 8 Certified copies sent to Sacramento Representatives 8 Certified copies sent to Washington Representatives AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER '~-1€~J-e:. ~ ql-iC¡ COMMUNICATION TO: LOS ANGELES CITY COUNCIL FILE NO. 06-1727 FROM: COUNCILMEMBER GREIG SMITH, CHAIR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE Yes No Public Comments XX COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE relative to the City's position on recognizing Guy Gabaldon's accomplishments during World War II and honoring him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Huizar - Reyes) ,SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to encourage the President of the United States, the US. Congress and the U.S. Marine Corps, to recognize Guy Gabaldon's accomplishments during World War II and honor him with the Congressional Medal of Honor. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report Summarv: In a report dated August 30, 2006, the CLA states that Guy Gabaldon was recommended by Captain Joy Schwabe of the 2nd Marines, to be honored and to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy force and can be bestowed upon an individual serving in the Armed Services of the United States. Guy Gabaldon was born and raised in East Los Angles and served in world War II. For all his accomplishments during World War II, he received the Silver Star, the third highest award for valor, and was later elevated to the Navy Cross. The Navy Cross is the highest honor conveyed by the Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard. Guy Gabaldon also served as an advisor to troops in Iraq on the humane treatment of prisoners and he continues to be an inspirational speaker across the country, on behalf of the Armed Services of the United States. :At a regular meeting of the Intergovernmental Relations Committee, on September 22, 2006, Councilmember Smith, Chair, approved the CLA's recommendation and now forwards the matter to Council for its consideration. ffD. CO CIL MBER GREIG SMITH, CHAIR INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE ~ l~lof&. MEMBER VOTE 10S ANGELES CITY COUNCIL SMITH YES WESSON ABSENT PADILLA ABSENT AS: #061727:9-22-2006.
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