RESOLUTION NO. 2018-9-10-18-08R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF RENO, TEXAS, THAT THE CITY COUNCIL HAS DECLARED THAT IT IS DISRESPECTFUL TOWARD, AND DISHONORS THE SACRIFICE OF OUR VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS, AND FIRST RESPONDERS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TO KNEEL DURING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, A TIME DURING WHICH ALL SHOULD STAND TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SACRIFICE THEY HAVE MADE TO OUR COUNTRY. WHEREAS, The Reno City Council wishes to honor, respect and thank ALL military members and first responders for their sacrifice and service; and WHEREAS, The Reno CIty Council declares the statement made by candidate Robert F. O’Rourke that kneeling for the National Anthem is the most American thing anyone can do to be false; and WHEREAS, The Reno City Council considers kneeling during the National Anthem of the United States of America not only un-American but to be one of the highest forms of disrespect anyone can show to the sacrifice and service of our country’s military members, veterans and first responders; and WHEREAS, The Reno CIty Council has declared several activities are more American than disrespecting our veterans, our flag and our country; and WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Reno believes it is our privilege in order to properly honor and respect and to inform others the proper method in which to show the deserved honor and respect to those who have sacrificed currently serve and have served our country to pass such a resolution NOW THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RENO, TEXAS: 1. That the following actions are more American than kneeling during the National Anthem of the United States of America 1. To give one’s life in the defense of freedom or for the protection of others as military, police, fire or any first responder have done and continue to do daily. 2. Serving in our nation's military to defend our country, our citizens and our freedoms. 3. Serving as a police fire emt or any other first responder 4. Supporting our military and first responders as the spouse or family member. 5. Supporting our military and first responders. 6. Respecting our veterans and honoring their sacrifice by standing for the National Anthem. 7. Defending those who can’t defend themselves. 8. Showing thanks a veteran or first responder for their dedication and service to country or community. 9. To peaceably protest real injustices without disrespecting and dishonoring the sacrifice of our veterans, service members and their families. PASSED AND APPROVED this 10th day of September, 2018. _________________________ ERIC HUNTER, MAYOR ATTEST: ______________________________ RAMAH BURNS, CITY SECRETARY