Proclamation: Remembrance & Commemoration PROCLAMATION
Remembrance & Commemoration
September 11, 2019
L E W I S C O U N T Y B O A R D O F COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WHEREAS, it has been 18 years since the unimaginable became reality . the Twin Towers fell, United
Flight 93 crashed, and the Pentagon was damaged, and
WHEREAS,Americans united through the emotions of loss, determination and dedication of those who
diligently labored to restore order and honor, and
WHEREAS, daily in Lewis County, our dedicated volunteer and paid Firefighters, Police Officers,
Emergency Medical Technicians, Fire Police and other public servants are "on call" for whatever
emergency arises, and
WHEREAS,while Lewis County remembers the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, we also
honor those men and women who help keep us safe
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners recognizes
Wednesday, September 11, 2019, as a day of commemoration and remembrance for all those who
perform their duties with great resolve, who honorably serve and at times commit themselves to the
ultimate sacrifice, and who have given their lives to provide for our safekeeping, preserve our
democracy, and protect our freedom
Done in open session this 9th day of September 2019
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ATTEST Gary Sta per,Vice Chair
Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board Edna J Fund, Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution. BOCC Meeting Date Sep 09, 2019
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item Agenda Type. Consent
Proclamation recognizing September 11, 2019, as a day of Remembrance and Commemoration
Contact Rieva Lester Phone: 3607401419
Department Board of County Commissioners
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Proclamation recognizing September 11, 2019, as a day of Remembrance and Commemoration