Meeting Summary
Here's a summary of the Moore City Council meeting, formatted for Council Notes:
Announcements
- 📅 Moore Declared a Purple Heart City: Mayor Mark Ham issued a proclamation on 📅 November 18, 2024, officially declaring Moore a "Purple Heart City." This designation honors men and women who have served in the armed forces and were wounded or made the ultimate sacrifice in combat.
- National Recognition: Retired Master Chief Larry Skyver, State Commander of the Military Order of the Purple Heart, announced that Moore will be added to the national register of Purple Heart Cities within two months. The city will be featured on their Hall of Fame with interactive content and photos from the evening.
- Special Recognition Award: The Military Order of the Purple Heart presented the City of Moore with a Special Recognition Award for its dedicated support in honoring America's combat-wounded veterans.
Key Decisions & Votes
- Proclamation: Moore as a Purple Heart City: The Mayor formally read a proclamation recognizing the sacrifices of Purple Heart recipients and declaring Moore a Purple Heart City. This was met with appreciation from veterans' representatives present.
Agenda Summary Table
| Agenda Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Call to Order | Official start of the Moore City Council meeting. | ✅ Called to Order |
| Roll Call | Verification of Council members present. | ✅ Completed |
| Pledge of Allegiance | Recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. | ✅ Completed |
| Proclamation: Purple Heart City | Mayor Mark Ham read a proclamation declaring Moore a Purple Heart City, honoring combat-wounded veterans. | ✅ Approved |
| Presentation by Military Order of the Purple Heart | Retired Master Chief Larry Skyver presented a Special Recognition Award to the City of Moore. | ✅ Accepted |