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LOUDOUN COUNTY (VIRGINIA) County Board Tables War Resolution; Burton, Harris Criticize Bush Action by Teresa Brumback (Leesburg Today news) Mar 18, 2003 -- With opposition led by two retired military officers, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors Monday postponed action on a resolution that expressed support for the nation's troops in the current crisis in the Gulf. Two supervisors, retired Air Force Col. James Burton (I-Mercer) and retired Army Lt. Col. Charles Harris (D-Broad Run), attacked the Bush administration's 'race to war' but didn't ask for a resolution of board opposition to the war. Instead, they voted with a majority...

Support for troops back before Board The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has scheduled a special meeting March 27 to consider a resolution of support for men and women serving in the United States armed forces in Iraq. The wording of the resolution, submitted for adoption by Chairman Scott K.York (I-At Large), is similar to a motion tabled by the Board during their March 17 business meeting. In a written statement York said he was confident that the new motion would be endorsed by the Board. “I have nothing but the greatest respect for the men and women of our...

Board backs troops second time around After tabling a similar proposed resolution in a controversial move March 17, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors March 27 unanimously approved a resolution of support for men and women serving in the United States armed forces in Iraq. According to the resolution the Board “unequivocally supports the men and women of our Armed Forces who are carrying out their missions with professional excellence, dedicated patriotism and exemplary bravery.” The resolution also expressed gratitude to employers of members of the National Guard and Reserve and members of military families, and expressed condolences to families...

By a unanimous vote tonight the Town Board of this small rural town in Northern Colorado passed a Resolution Supporting Our Troops. This bipartisan effort shows how America can come together when our troops and their families need support. Your town should be next.....