HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 26 WHEREAS, the local project to send Christmas gifts to members
of the United States Armed forces serving in Viet Nam gained national
recognition and national participatioa; and,
WHEREAS, this project, designated "All-America Gift Lift," was
an unqualified success, thereby reaffirming to the American service-
men in Viet Haag, who are making a priceless sacrifice for us, that
they are not forgotten man and women; and,
WHEREAS, the suggestion for the "All-America Gift Lift" was
made by firs. Janey Jones, and was nurtured to fruition by the Women's
Division of the fort Worth Chamber of Commerce with Mrs. Jim Eagle
aid Mrs. Edward Moore acting as Co-Chairwomen of the project; and
WHEREAS. the many letters of appreciation from servicemen in
Viet Has to the donors of the "All-America Gift Lift," to the local
news media, and to the City Council attest to the success of the pro-
ject; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,
TEXAS,
That grateful acknowledgment be Sade of the idea and suggestion
of Mrs. Janey Jones to send Christmas gifts to the members of the
United States Armed forces in Viet Now and that sincere appreciation
be expressed to the Women's Division of the fort Worth Chamber of
Commerce for sponsoring the Gift Lift and to Mrs. Jim Eagle and Mrs.
Edward Moore as Co-Chairwoman of the project.
Adopted this the 27th day of December, A. D. 1965.