HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-170RESOLUTION NO. 11-170
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ST.
LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA HONORING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF
CURRENT AND FORMER MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED
SERVICES BY RECOGNIZING NOVEMBER 11, 2011 AS "VETERANS
DAY" IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. For more than 200 years, individuals from all walks of life have taken up arms and
sworn an oath to support and defend the principles upon which our country was
founded.
2. Throughout our history, courageous men and women have donned the uniform of our
Armed Forces and built a noble tradition of faithful and dedicated service to our
nation.
3. Veterans Day has been set aside as both a national and state holidayto honorthe fifty
million American patriots who answered the call of duty, preserving ourfreedoms and
often making the ultimate sacrifice.
4. We can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to those heroic men and women who
served, were wounded, or even died in battle.
5. The unwavering commitment of our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coast
Guardsmen has preserved our freedoms and saved millions around the world from
tyranny.
6. We continue to draw inspiration from the heroism and dedication of those who
currently serve and sacrifice for the cause of liberty and justice.
7. It is fittingthat all Floridians honor America's militaryveterans, including Florida's 1.8
million living veterans through whose service and sacrifice we today enjoy freedom
and liberty.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
1. This Board calls upon the residents of St. Lucie County to honor the contributions of
current and former members of the United States Armed Services by participating in
local Veterans Day activities honoring the men and women who have stood watch
over America.
2. This Board does hereby proclaim November 11, 2011 as "VETERANS DAY" in St. Lucie
County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 15` day of November, 2011.
ATTEST:
BOARD CO TY COMM
ST. CIE C NTY, FLO D
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