Backup Documents 07/09/2013 Item # 4A PROCLAMATION
4A
WHEREAS, on August 14, 1945, the people of the United States received word of the
end of World War II and on that day people in the United States and around
the world greeted the news of the Allies' noble victory with joyous
celebration, humility, and spiritual reflection; and,
WHEREAS, we pay tribute to all the remarkable citizens who bravely served our country in
that time of peril as they fought fearlessly to defend our freedoms, ensure
our continued safety, and promote liberty and democracy; and,
WHEREAS, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of the war, but also the beginning
of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the
effort to restore the shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike
and to create institutions to work towards a more peaceful global community
and which helped to strengthen American democracy by promoting civic
engagement, volunteerism, and service to community and country; and,
WHEREAS, the courage, dedication, self sacrifice, and compassion of the World War II
generation is alive today and evident in the United States Armed Forces,
including the men and women currently in service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and
around the world; and,
WHEREAS, in Collier County, its citizens and local businesses are in the 4th-year of paying
tribute to this day in order to connect the younger generation to this historic
effort that preserved America's freedom and will continue to promote
awareness of the Keep the Spirit of '45 Alive with the Launch to Florida Pride
in 2015.
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, that August 10, 2013 be designated as
"SPIRIT OF 45"DAY IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 9th Day of July, 2013.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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