COMPLETED BOARD ORDER"�|E���48
Before the Board of Supervisors in and for the
County of Monterey, State of California
Resolution No.: 11-005
Establishing protocols in the event of the death
of a Monterey County resident, employee or
family while serving on active duty in the
military
WHEREAS, five Monterey County residents serving on active duty in the Armed Forces
have lost their lives since the beginning of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
Freedom
WHEREAS, the impacts of these deaths reverberate throughout the County of Monterey
and are most keenly felt by the families of the fallen as well as other community
members.
WHEREAS, the establishment of these protocols will show the depth of caring the
Monterey County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of the citizens of the County, and
acknowledge the sacrifices of the fallen and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does hereby:
a. Establish the following protocols in the event of the death of a person while
serving on active duty in the military who is a Monterey County resident,
Monterey County employee, or their immediate family. The Military and
Veteran's Affairs Officer shall:
i. Provide the County Medal to the family of the deceased;
ii. Issue letters of condolence and purchase flowers for the family on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors.
Appeal, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, to the Governor of California for a
proclamation that the National and State flags be flown at half-staff within the County of
Monterey, following all protocols for lowering
On motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno the foregoing
Resolution is adopted this 1 lth day of January 11, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Armenta, Calcagno, Salinas, Parker, Potter
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
I, Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey, State of California,
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original order of said Board of Supervisors duly made
and entered in the minutes thereof of Minute Book 75 for the meeting on January 11, 2011.
Dated: January 21, 2011 Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
County of Monterey, State of California
By Deputy
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SIGNED BOARD REPORT"�|E���MONTEREY COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
MEETING: January 11, 2011 AGENDA NO.: 48
SUBJECT: Adopt a resolution establishing protocols in the event of the death of a Monterey
County resident, employee, or their family while serving on active duty in the
military, directing the Military and Veteran's Affairs Officer to:
a. Provide the County Medal to the family of the deceased;
b. Issue letters of condolence and purchase flowers for the family on behalf of the
Board of Supervisors; and
c. Appeal, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, to the Governor of California
for a proclamation that the National and State flags be flown at half-staff within
the County of Monterey, following all protocols for lowering the flag.
DEPARTMENT: Military and Veterans Affairs Office
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Adopt a resolution establishing protocols in the event of the death of a Monterey County
resident, employee, or their family while serving on active duty in the military, directing the
Military and Veteran's Affairs Officer to:
a. Provide the County Medal to the family of the deceased;
b. Issue letters of condolence and purchase flowers for the family on behalf of the Board
of Supervisors; and
c. Appeal, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, to the Governor of California for a
proclamation that the National and State flags be flown at half-staff within the County of
Monterey, following all protocols for lowering the flag.
SUMMARY
Adoption of this resolution will set and provide guidelines for the County to follow in the event
of the death of a County of Monterey employee, resident or the immediate family member of
such who die while serving on active duty in the Armed Forces.
DISCUSSION:
Five Monterey County residents serving on active duty in the Armed Forces have lost their lives
since the beginning of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. The impacts of these
deaths reverberate throughout the County of Monterey and are most keenly felt by the families of
the fallen as well as other community members. The adoption of this resolution and the
establishment of these protocols will show the depth of caring the Monterey County Board of
Supervisors, on behalf of the citizens of the County, and acknowledge the sacrifices of the fallen
and their families.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
County Counsel has reviewed this report.
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SIGNED BOARD REPORT"�|E���FINANCING:
Coordination with the County Administrative Office's Budget & Analysis Division to determine
sources of payment/re-imbursement for the flowers sent to the families of the fallen active duty
military Monterey County residents, employees or immediate family members, is forthcoming.
cc: County Administrative Office
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REVISED BOARD ORDER"�|E�b�48
Before the Board of Supervisors in and for the
County of Monterey, State of California
Resolution No.:11-005
Establishing protocols in the event of the death
of a Monterey County resident, employee or
family while serving on active duty in the
military
WHEREAS, five Monterey County residents serving on active duty in the Armed Forces
have lost their lives since the beginning of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi
Freedom
WHEREAS, the impacts of these deaths reverberate throughout the County of Monterey
and are most keenly felt by the families of the fallen as well as other community
members.
WHEREAS, the establishment of these protocols will show the depth of caring the
Monterey County Board of Supervisors, on behalf of the citizens of the County, and
acknowledge the sacrifices of the fallen and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Supervisors does hereby:
a. Establish the following protocols in the event of the death of a person while
serving on active duty in the military who is a Monterey County resident,
Monterey County employee, or their immediate family. The Military and
Veteran's Affairs Officer shall:
i. Provide the County Medal to the family of the deceased;
ii. Issue letters of condolence and purchase flowers for the family on
behalf of the Board of Supervisors.
Appeal, on behalf of the Board of Supervisors, to the Governor of California for a
proclamation that the National and State flags be flown at half-staff within the County of
Monterey, following all protocols for lowering
On motion of Supervisor Potter, seconded by Supervisor Calcagno the foregoing
Resolution is adopted this 11`h day of January 11, 2011, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Armenta, Calcagno, Parker, Potter
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Salinas
1, Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors of the County of Monterey, State of California,
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of an original order of said Board of Supervisors duly made
and entered in the minutes thereof of Minute Book 75 for the meeting on January 11, 2011.
Dated: January 18, 2011 Gail T. Borkowski, Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
Revised: February 7, 2011 Count' of Monterey, State of California
By
Deputy
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