Backup Documents 04/27/2021 Item #16H 4 16H 4
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, recognizing the United States Armed Forces and supporting the designation of a
National Military Appreciation Month; raising awareness that the freedoms and
security citizens of the United States enjoy today are the result of the blood shed
and the vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces over the history of our
great nation; and
WHEREAS, recognizing the sacrifices that members of the United States Armed Forces and the
family members that support them make which have preserved the liberties that
enrich this nation, making it unique in the world community; and
WHEREAS, to foster and sustain such a commitment, it is vital for the youth of the United
States to understand that the service provided by members of the Armed Forces
and their families is an honorable legacy that protects the freedoms enjoyed by
citizens of the United States as well as citizens of many other nations; and
WHEREAS, on April 30, 1999, the Senate passed S. Res. 33 (106th Congress), as National
Military Appreciation Month, calling on the people of the United States, in a
symbolic act of unity, to observe a National Military Appreciation Month in May, to
honor the current and former members of the Armed Forces, including those who
have died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and
WHEREAS, it is important to emphasize to the people of the United States the relevance of
the history and activities of the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, the month of May was selected for this display of patriotism because during this
month, we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) bay, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day,
Armed Forces Day/Week and Memorial Day;
NOW THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida, that May 2021 be designated as
MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
IN COLLIER COUNTY
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 27th Day of April 2021.
(0)II 4/I,//4L BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
fo))\ COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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