Memorandum
Date: May 14, 2024
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Board of Supervisors
Subject: Presentation of Proclamation Designating the month of May 2024 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County
Executive Summary:
DESIGNATING THE MONTH OF MAY 2024
AS MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH IN LAKE COUNTY
WHEREAS, the freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today are the direct results of the sacrifice and continued vigilance by the United States Armed Forces over the history of our great nation; and
WHEREAS, members of the United States Armed Forces, and the family members who support them, have preserved the liberties that enrich this nation, making it unique in the world community; and
WHEREAS, in 2004, the United States Congress passed a resolution proclaiming May as National Military Appreciation Month, calling all Americans to remember those who have given their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and women of our Armed Services who have served and continue to serve our Country; and
WHEREAS, the months of May and June were selected for this display of patriotism because during these months we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day and Week, National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day; and
WHEREAS, the months of May and June are an opportunity to acknowledge and salute the families of those called away to duty; and
WHEREAS, Lake County is the place many veterans, close to 1 out every 12 residents, proudly call home; and
WHEREAS, the Lake County Board of Supervisors recognizes the courage and sacrifice of all veterans and active duty military personnel in our communities and throughout our nation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that the Lake County Board of Supervisors does hereby designate the month of May 2024 as Military Appreciation Month in Lake County and calls upon all...
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