Recognizing November 11, 2021, as Veterans Day. BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF:
RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2021, AS
VETERANS DAY
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this 9th day of November, 2021.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Amber Smith Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM
By: Amber Smith, Lindsey R. Pollock, DVM, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST: Sean D. Swope
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RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2021, AS
LEWISVETERANS DAY
COUNTY BOARD OF 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 Lewis County proudly joins the rest of our nation in observance of
Veterans Day on Thursday, November 11,2021,to salute and give special honor and recognition to the men
and women in our armed forces.
Done in open session this 9th day of November 2021.
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Rieva Lester, Clerk of the Board Vacant,Commissioner
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
BOCC Meeting Date: Nov. 9, 2021
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Proclamation
Recognizing November 11, 2021, as Veterans Day
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone: 360-740-1419
Department: BOCC - Board of County Commissioners
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Recognizing November 11, 2021, as Veterans Day
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