PCEOC Resolution supporting our troops

A resolution expressing the Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition's, (PCEOC) support for the U.S. troops and their families.

WHEREAS, men and women in the military are making huge sacrifices and enduring

            extreme hardships both during military service and when they return to civilian

            life after their service; and

WHEREAS, the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of current service

            members and veterans should be one of our highest national priorities; and

WHEREAS, 44% of those serving in the military are from rural America, while only 
            22% of the American population lives in rural America; and

WHEREAS, the men and women serving in the military should never be used for

            public relations purposes to promote private economic interests or to advance

            the real estate acquisition agendas of the Department of Defense;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PINON CANYON EXPANSION OPPOSITION COALITION:

1.         Supports the U.S. troops currently serving, as well as those that have previously

            served, and their families, irrespective of Department of Defense plans for the

            expansion of the Pinon Canyon Maneuver Site.

2.         Welcomes military personnel and their families into our Southeastern Colorado

            Communities, irrespective of any Army promises of financial rewards or benefits

            which might accrue to our region.

3.         Will work to advance the physical, psychological and spiritual well-being of U.S.

            troops and veterans irrespective of Administration or Department of Defense

            policies.

ADOPTED by the Board of Directors, Pinon Canyon Expansion Opposition Coalition this 27^th day of December, 2010.