The city of Everett, homeport of USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and USS Shoup (DDG 86) recently issued a resolution recognizing the humanitarian efforts of both ships in the Tsunami-stricken area of Southeast Asia.

The resolution, passed Jan. 5 by the mayor of Everett and the Everett City Council, is a way for the city to recognize the outstanding humanitarian efforts of the Sailors aboard Lincoln and Shoup, said Kate Reardon, city of Everett spokesperson.

“One of the reasons the council and the mayor wanted to recognize the Sailors aboard Lincoln and Shoup is because they are a part of our community and when they’re away it affects everyone,” said Reardon. “To know that the men and women from our community are out there risking their lives to help other people around the world—we think that’s certainly a spectacular and noteworthy function of our military.”

USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is currently operating in the Indian Ocean off the waters of Indonesia and Thailand providing aid and humanitarian assistance to the victims of the Dec. 26 Tsunami.

In an e-mail from the ship, USS Lincoln Commanding Officer, Capt. Kendall Card, expressed his gratitude to the city of Everett for their unwavering support of the carrier.

“The City of Everett has always provided unbelievable support to this warship and we are very grateful to them,” said Card. “We are very honored by this resolution and look forward to putting it on display soon.”

Everett City Mayor Ray Stephanson also applauded the efforts of both ships.

“Everett loves the Navy and we’re especially proud of the men and women of the Shoup and the Lincoln for all the work they’re doing to help the tsunami victims,” said Stephanson. “It clearly is a great and positive thing for the Navy and the Navy representing the United States. It’s really an outstanding effort.”

On average, the city of Everett issues around 10 resolutions a year. A resolution is a very formal way for the city to recognize outstanding service in the community when organizations go above and beyond what is expected of them as a community member, said Reardon.