Resolution - 2017-9RESOLUTION NO. 2017-9
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WEST COVINA,
CALIFORNIA, IN SUPPORT OF WEST COVINA'S MILITARY AND VETERAN
CAREGIVERS (HIDDEN HEROES)
The City Council of the City of West Covina does resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the series of wars in which our nation has been engaged over time, since World
War 11, has resulted in 5.5 million military and veteran caregivers who are parents, spouses,
siblings and friends, caring for those wounded, ill or injured who have served our nation, as
documented by the 2014 Rand study commissioned by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the daily tasks of these military and veterans caregivers can include bathing,
feeding, dressing, and caring for the grievous injuries of wounded warriors, administering
medications, providing emotional support, caring for the family and the home, and working
outside the home to earn essential income; and
WHEREAS, the nation provides multi-faceted support to our wounded, ill and injured veterans
and service members through public, private and philanthropic resources, but their caregivers
receive little support or acknowledgement; and
WHEREAS, most military and veteran caregivers consider the challenging work they do as
simply carrying out their civic and patriotic duty, without realizing they are ; in fact, caregivers,
and do not identify themselves as such; and
WHEREAS, an alarming number of military and veteran caregivers, according to research, are
suffering numerous debilitating mental, physical and emotional effects as a result of their
caregiving duties; and
WHEREAS, the City of West Covina desires to recognize and support those who are serving in
these vital roles in our own community;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST COVINA AS FOLLOWS:
I. That the City of West Covina become a Hidden Heroes City in support of
military and veteran caregivers.
H. That the City of West Covina seek to identify military and veteran
caregivers residing in our city.
IlL That the City of West Covina work to ensure that our government,
organizations, employers and non-profits are aWare of the unique
challenges of military and veteran caregivers and are encouraged to create
supportive environments and opportunities for assistance.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
Nick9las.S."LeliS- '-
City -Clerk '
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IV. That the City of West Covina plan an observance each May, during
Military Appreciation Month, to honor and recognize the city's military
and veteran caregivers in partnership with the Elizabeth Dole
Foundation's national Hidden Heroes campaign.
V. That the City of West Covina encourage all who care for and support
veterans and service members to extend that support to their caregivers.
VI. That the City of West Covina designate a point of contact for our city,
from the public or private sector, for citizens and organizations wanting to
offer support, and caregivers who need that support.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 7 th day of March, 2017.
KinTherly H. 4riarlow
City Attorney
Nickolas S:Tewis •
City C1er1(1,..:
I, HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the
City of West Covina, California, at a regular meeting thereof on the 7 th day of March, 2017, by
the following vote of City Council:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Johnson, Toma, Warshaw, Spence, Wu
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