HomeMy WebLinkAbout25-214 RESOLUTION NO. 2025-214
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, 2025 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 holiday to honor the
American patriots who answered the call of duty, preserving our freedoms 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 fitting that all Floridians honor America's military veterans, including Florida's 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, 2025 as "VETERANS DAY" in St.
Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 4th day of November, 2025.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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PPROV:D AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS:
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INTERIM COUNTY ATTORNEY