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Adoption of USMC 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine

Regiment, 4th Marine Division City Council

November 25, 2013

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Background

• Since 1960s, “Americans Supporting Americans” has facilitated “adoptions” of military units by cities & counties across USA

>Provides morale support for America’s men and women in uniform in all branches of the military

>Builds stronger community bonds

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Background

• Pasadena is home to USMC’s 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division >Infantry Reserve Unit

Provides trained combat personnel to augment and reinforce active units in time of war and national emergency

>Leases property from the City at 2699 Paloma Street Lease term March 1999 to February 2029 w/ two, 10-year

optional renewals - Rent is $1 in consideration of community services provided by Marine Reserve Center

>The “2/23” has a long, proud history of participating in Civic events and cooperation with City

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Background

November 1990

November 2013

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Background

• Pasadena Marines Citizen Support Group has formed to support adoption of the “2/23”

>William Paparian>Ann Erdman>Bill Thomson>Harry Kurdoghlain>Anita Brenner>Leonard Torres

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Background

• Adopting the “2/23” will:>Recognize existing special relationship

between the City and our “Pasadena Marines”>Have no fiscal impact on the City>Further promote cooperation and collaboration

between the City and the U.S. Marine Corps Disaster Planning & Response Community Support & Special Events Support members of the armed services

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Recommendation

• Adopt resolution adopting the USMC’s 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division