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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA COMMUNICATION
AGENDA DATE:March 14, 2017
SUBJECT:
Presentation of a Blue Star Flag to a Family of Allen Service Personnel Currently Deployed by the U.S. Armed Forces.
STAFF RESOURCE:
Shelley B. George, City Secretary



BACKGROUND

The City of Allen wishes to honor our Allen area service personnel currently deployed by the U.S. Armed Forces by presenting a Blue Star Flag to their families. The Blue Star Flag, whose history dates back to World War I, is displayed in the family's window when a loved one is currently serving in the Armed Forces.
 
Mayor Terrell and the Allen City Councilmembers will present a Blue Star Flag to Mr. and Mrs. Parker, parents of two daughters proudly serving our country: SSGT Amber (Parker) Jones and SSGT Shanelle (Parker) Jimenez.   Their daughters are third generation Air Force.