HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-187RESOLUTION NO. 01-187
A RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMB]
15, 2001, AS "POW/MIA RECOGNITION DA'
IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
the following determinations:
1. The United States has fought in many wars, and this year me
since the end of the Vietnam War.
2. The Florida State Council of Vietnam Veterans of America
15,2001 as the official POW/MIA Recognition Day as a day ofremembr~u
as prisoners of war or are still missing as a result of the Vietnam War.
3. At 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 15,2001, the Vietnam Vel
566, St.. Lucie County, will be having the Eleventh Annual POW/MI~
Service at Veterans' Memorial Park on Midport Road in Port St. Lucie
4. This Board believes all Americans should recognize the speci~
citizens who, in the act of serving our Nation, relinquished their freedom
blessings of peace and liberty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the BOard of Cot
Lucie County, Florida:
1. This Board does hereby proclaim September 15,2001, as "POS
DAY" in St. Lucie County, Florida.
2. This Board urges the citizens of St. Lucie County to att¢
POW/MIA Recognition Candlelight Service on September 15, 2001, at
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d debt we owe our fellow
so that we may enjoy the
nty Commissioners of St.
Z/MIA RECOGNITION
nd the Eleventh Annual
7:30 p.m. at the Veterans'
Memorial Park on Midport Road in Port St. LUcie Florida, to pay tribute
Vietnam War, and all prior wars.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4th day of September, 2(~01.
ATTEST: BOARD OF COUNTY C,
ST. LUCIE
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