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142. Regular Meeting March 24, 2003 Page 6 ARMED FORCES PARTICIPATING IN THE IRAQI CONFLICT; AND EXPRESSING FERVENT HOPE FOR A QUICK RESOLUTION TO THE CONFLICT. Mr. Montoya moved for adoption of the Resolution and Ms. Narvaiz seconded the motion. Mayor Habingreither stated there are citizens who have signed up to speak. 1) Colonel Mike Distunan stated he is adamantly in favor of this Resolution. He stated he has several family members who are currently serving in the Iraqi conflict. He asked his family members to pole their squadron in regard to this Resolution. Colonel Dishman stated the desire of the troops, which is to support and respect the President 100%. 2) Karen Brown stated she would appreciate this Resolution taking into account having differences. She stated she supports the Armed Forces, but opposes the support of the President. She asked the Council to remove Part 1 from the Resolution, leave Part 2 and revise Part 3. 3) Karl Brown stated he prays daily for our troops. He also stated he is opposed to the process, which brought the United States to this plan of conflict. 4) Lamar Hankins stated his daughter is currently in the Armed Forces and his son-in-law is serving in the Special Forces in Iraq. He stated he feels the Council should not mix praising of the President with supporting the Armed Forces in a Resolution. 5) Don Cudd read a letter opposing the current military operation in Iraq. He also stated he represents a group of citizens called No War San Marcos. He stated his group is collecting signatures to take a stance against the President. He opposes the proposed Resolution and asked Council to support a Resolution asking the President to demand our troops to come home. 6) Bob Galinger stated he supports this Resolution, which supports both our President and the Armed Forces. Mayor Habingreither appreciates everyone's opinions. He stated he lived through the Vietnam War and wants to make sure the troops know Americans support their efforts. Ms. Narvaiz stated she proudly stands by the Mayor on this issue. She stated the President is the leader of our country and we need to stand together. Ms. Tatum stated Recital 3 reads, The people of San Marcos, Texas include both citizens who support a war with Iraq and citizens who seek a peaceful resolution to the conflict. She stated she supports and respects the comments made. She hopes everyone will pray for our President and for a safe return of our troops. Mr. Mayhew stated he prays for the President and our troops and proudly supports this Resolution. He also inquired who in San Marcos has been called to serve. He stated he wants a Proclamation to support these residents and their families as well. Mr. Taylor stated he proudly stands by the Mayor and Council Members in support for this Resolution. Mr. Montoya stated there is a time for war and a time for peace. He stated he is prepared to support the President and our country. He feels this is a great land and anyone else who does not feel like it is should leave the country. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he respects the right of citizens to express judgment on the issue of war. He stated the President acted within the law. He stated he feels this Resolution attempts to recognize the differences of opinion within the community and supports this Resolution. The Council then voted unanimously for adoption of the Resolution.