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To honor, recognize, and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the United States of America's Navy Reserve on March 3, 2015.
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WHEREAS, the United States Navy Reserve was established March 3, 1915 by then Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels, and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt; and
WHEREAS, for a century the Navy Reserve has answered the nation's call by having Naval Reserve Sailors serve as a force multiplier and have been relied upon to support a wide spectrum of mission areas across the globe; and
WHEREAS, the mission of the Navy Reserve has been to deliver operational capability and strategic depth to the Navy, Marine Corps, and Joint Forces; and
WHEREAS, the Navy Reserve currently has 10,082 full-time supports, 48,544 individual ready reserve supports, and 123 Navy Operational Support Centers; and
WHEREAS, Columbus is currently home to the Navy Operational Support Center (NOSC) supporting 24 Units and over 500 Sailors, providing active outreach to the community. We are proud of you and owe a debt of gratitude to you and your outstanding families; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this council hereby honor, recognize, and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the United States of America's Navy Reserve on March 3, 2015 for a century of outstanding service to our great nation.