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Mayoral Proclamation 2005-05
Hometown Hero’s Month
WHEREAS, the soldiers of Idaho National Guard’s 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are arriving home from war in Iraq after an 18-month deployment, and as citizens we are happy they
are returning home to their families and their communities; and
WHEREAS, we know that they and their families have sacrificed; and
WHEREAS, we want to show patriotism and honor to those who have served, those who are serving, and those who will serve; and
WHEREAS, we will be gathering with our loved ones to observe the Thanksgiving holiday and to give thanks for our country, our freedoms, and for our soldiers, our veterans, and their
families; and
WHEREAS, since 1919, Veteran’s Day has been observed in November each year, a time for us to recognize, remember, and honor all Veterans; and
WHEREAS, we will keep in our prayers those who are still serving here and around the world and who cannot be with their loved ones at this time; and we will always remember those who
made the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives for our country.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE do here by proclaim November 2005, as
Hometown Hero’s Month
and we urge all citizens to display the American flag and to show support for our soldiers and veterans, and their families
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of our City to be affixed this 8th day of November, in the year two thousand and five.
ATTEST:
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Blair D. Kay, CITY CLERK
APPROVED: ____________________________________
Shawn Larsen, MAYOR