HomeMy WebLinkAbout061620 Estrella, Gary
Attached is a Word document regarding my thoughts regarding Resolution No. 46-
2020 on the agenda for this Tuesday’s Town meeting. I am sorry that I can’t make
the meeting. I wish to have it read into the record. Thank you very much.
Gary Estrella
1032 Alicante Dr.
Danville, CA 94526
925-820-2557 home
925-963-9552 cell
As an almost 50 year resident of Danville I support Danville codifying an Outdoor
Flagpole Display Policy. Flag Display has historical standing and customs of which I
support. The National Standards, State Flags, and City Flags should be displayed in
accordance with the 4 U.S. Code Title 4. From my reading of Resolution No. 46-
2020 it looks like that is exactly what the Town Council is doing. I am glad it is being
formalized. As a veteran, the POW/MIA flag at the Veterans Memorial Building and
the All Wars Memorial at Oak Hill Park honors those who are missing or held as
prisoners of war. Section 1082 of the 1998 Defense Authorization Act during the
first term of the 105th Congress specified how and why this flag was to be flown.
As a resident of Danville with associations in several different segments of our
community ranging from Veteran groups, religious affiliation, and youth groups
among others I do not support a policy that would cause any divisiveness in the
community. I believe granting the display of commemorative flags, other than
those listed above, especially those that represent issues that divide rather than
unite should not be condoned by the Town Council. We are a Town not individuals.
Flying special interest flags on the Town flagpole should be avoided.