RESOLUTION NO. 2021-1138 (Sponsor: Honorable Sam Tyra F. Co) "A RESOLUTION COMMENDING AND RECOGNIZING THE OFFICERS AND MEN OF THE 53RD INFANTRY (MATAPAT) BATTALION, THROUGH LT. COL. JO-AR A. HERRERA, FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SUPPORT, SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION AND ACTIVE INVOLVEMENT IN THE CITY GOVERNMENT'S FIGHT AGAINST THE CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19)" WHEREAS, the City Government of Pagadian--while having been relentless, resolute and steadfast in its fight to contain the spread of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in the city which have wreaked fear, anxiety and death among the residents as well as brought damaged to the city's economy due to the closure of several businesses and the loss of employment and income to several workers--has sought all the necessary support and assistance from any individual or group of persons to help contain the further spread of such dreaded disease; WHEREAS, among those actively involved in extending dedicated service was the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion headed by Lt. Col. Jo-Ar A. Herrera, whose assistance were very much visible and accessible in ensuring the implementation and strict observance of the proper public health protocol aside from maintaining the peace and order of the city, which service contribution is sincerely appreciated and recognized by the City Government; NOW, THEREFORE, on seconded motion of Honorable Sam Tyra F. Co, be it RESOLVED, as it is hereby resolved to commend and recognize the officers and men of the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion, through Lt. Col. Jo-Ar A. Herrera, for their invaluable support, significant contribution and active involvement in the City Government's fight against the Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). RESOLVED FURTHER, that copies of this Resolution be forwarded to the 53rd Infantry (MATAPAT) Battalion, through its Battalion Commander, Lt. Col. Jo-Ar A. Herrera, 53rd Infantry Battalion, Guipos, Zamboanga del Sur, for information. APPROVED UNANIMOUSLY. I HEREBY CERTIFY to the correctness of the foregoing resolution. RONALD CHRISTOPHER GLENN L. ARIOSA Verified: SP Member, Presiding ATTY. TEODORO M. QUICOY SP Member/Floor Leader Attested: ELKID P. NACUA Secretary to the Sangguniang Panlungsod