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RESOLUTION NO. 5987 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHANDLER, ARIZONA, SUPPORTING THE NAMING OF A UNITED STATES NAVAL VESSEL THE USS CHANDLER; AND FURTHER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR AND/OR THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE ALL ACTION NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF THIS RESOLUTION. WHEREAS, the United States Navy has a long-standing tradition of naming ships after American cities to honor the history, people, and contributions of those communities to the nation; and WHEREAS, the City of Chandler holds a proud history of supporting the United States Armed Forces, with many residents having served with distinction in the Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard and other branches of the military; and WHEREAS, the City of Chandler is home to a strong and active veteran community, reflecting the city’s ongoing commitment to military service members and their families; and WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Navy is responsible for selecting names for U.S. Navy battle force ships that reflect the nation's heritage; and WHEREAS, naming a future naval vessel, such as an Amphibious Ship, Expeditionary Fast Transport, or Submarine, the USS Chandler would recognize the service and sacrifice of Chandler residents, including those who have given their lives in defense of the United States; and WHEREAS, the City of Chandler’s Military and Veterans Affairs Commission (“MVAC”) has voted in favor of petitioning the Secretary of the Navy to name a future U.S. Navy vessel the USS Chandler. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona: Section 1. Authorizes and directs the City of Chandler’s MVAC to petition the Secretary of the Navy to name a future U.S. Navy vessel the USS Chandler. Section 2. Directs that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the Navy, the Chief of Naval Operations, and the congressional delegation representing Chandler to urge their support for this designation. Section 3. Authorizes the Mayor of the City of Chandler and/or the City Manager, or their designees to take all action necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of this resolution. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, this ___ day of _____________, 2026. ATTEST: CITY CLERK MAYOR Resolution 5987 Page 2 CERTIFICATION I HEREBY CERTIFY that the above and foregoing Resolution No. 5987 was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Chandler, Arizona, at a regular meeting held on the ___ day of __________________, 2026 and that a quorum was present thereat. CITY CLERK APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY ATTORNEY