Proclamation: Veterans Day RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2018, AS
L E W I S VETERANS DAY
C O U N T Y B O A R D O F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS,the greatest acknowledgement of our freedom is to honor our armed forces veterans,who have
sacrificed—and in many instances paid the ultimate price—for our freedom;and
WHEREAS, Lewis County recognizes and respects the more than 7,700 veterans in Lewis County for their
many contributions;and
WHEREAS,we,along with millions of other Americans, can attest to the importance of their sacrifices and
contributions for our freedom and security;and
WHEREAS, Lewis County realizes that many veterans who gave so much of themselves came home without
any recognition and were denied educational and occupational opportunities;and
WHEREAS,the men and women of our armed forces continue to be an inspiration to all of us through their
demonstration of courage,leadership and commitment in service to our community and country;and
WHEREAS,Congress voted in 1975 to make November 11 Veterans Day in honor of our veterans, living and
dead,who served in the armed forces;and
WHEREAS,we in Lewis County will always remember and pay homage to the members of our military
community, both active and inactive,for their contribution, dedication and commitment to our freedom.
NOW,THEREFORE, be it resolved that in observance of Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11,2018, Lewis
County proudly joins the rest of our nation to salute and give special honor and recognition to the men and
women in our armed forces.
Done in open session this 5th day of November 2018.
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Rieva Lester,Clerk of the Board Gary Sta per,Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: BOCC Meeting Date: Nov 05, 2018
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Notice
Proclamation recognizing Nov. 11, 2018, as Veterans Day.
Contact Rieva Lester Phone: 3607401419
Department:
Action Needed: Approve Resolution
Description
Proclamation recognizing Nov. 11, 2018, as Veterans Day.