6362-89 Honor Robert James Gedeon

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RESOLUTION NO. 6362-89 BY: Brown, Chinnock, Gallagher, George, Graham, Wendling A RESOLUTION honoring Robert James Gedeon, III, United States Navy Seaman Apprentice, who has made the supreme sacrifice while carrying out his duties to our nation; and WHEREAS, on Wednesday morning, April 19, 1989, during gunnery exercises off Puerto Rico, the lives of Robert J. Gedeon and 46 other sailors were taken during an explosion of gun turret No. 2 on board the Battleship USS Iowa; and WHEREAS, President George Bush memorialized the fallen sailors on Monday, April 24, at a Memorial Service at Norfolk Naval Base in Norfolk, Virginia; and WHEREAS, the City of Lakewood recognizes the dedication of Seaman Gedeon and the sacrifice he has made for our country-- for its protection and the well-being of all its citizens; and WHEREAS, members of Council and the Mayor mourn Robert's loss and extend to his family their sincere sympathy in this hour of bereavement; and WHEREAS, Seaman Robert J. Gedeon, III, a member of the United States Naval Force, leaves behind him a memorial of good citizenship: he was at all times courteous and considerate of the welfare of others and performed faithfully the duties of his position; and WHEREAS, the United States Navy continues, by necessity, as well as tradition, to be America's first line of defense, but its real strength is the quality of its men and women; and WHEREAS, the United States Navy has played a significant role in the events that have shaped the world of today, and our navy will continue as an instrument of American diplomacy to exert a dominating influence in the future events of the world; and WHEREAS, this Council believes it is appropriate to memorialize the passing of Seaman Apprentice Robert J. Gedeon, III, for making the ultimate sacrifice to his country and this community; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF LAKEWOOD, STATE OF OHIO: Section 1. That the Mayor of the City of Lakewood and this Council extend to the family of Robert J. Gedeon, III, our sincere condolences and those of all the citizens of this community on his passing. Section 2. That the Clerk of Council be, and she is hereby authorized and directed to forward a certified copy of this Resolution to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gedeon, 1495 Elmwood Avenue, Lakewood, Ohio 44107, and that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting. Adopted: ~ 6 Approved: