Recorded vote

That Councillors Keating, Demong, Chu, Carra, Jones, Colley-Urquhart, Stevenson, Pootmans, Magliocca, Sutherland, Chabot and Woolley’s item of Urgent Business be adopted, as follows: WHEREAS in light of the recent attack on Canada’s Parliament and the deadly hit-and-run that lead to the deaths of two military members Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, respectively, this would be an opportune time to publicly display the City of Calgary’s support of those who protect our Rights and Freedoms; AND WHEREAS, a ribbon is a traditional symbol of appreciation, respect and commemoration commonly displayed by citizens who support the efforts of our First Responders, Canadian Military, Police, Fire, and Emergency Medical Services; AND WHEREAS, the City of Calgary has made significant, symbolic and substantive policy regarding our soldiers and reservists, including the Flag Policy and the Military Leave Policy; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that Council direct Administration to place a new symbolic ribbon decal on all City of Calgary owned vehicles to show gratitude and support for all the efforts and lives that have been lost of Canada’s First Responders; AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that these new ribbons be placed by volunteers, and authorized to be displayed on City of Calgary vehicles from November 2014 through to October 2015. AND FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that Council direct Administration to provide all City of Calgary workers operating the vehicle with information on how to withdraw from this policy.