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Proclamation
Two years ago, more than 3,000 innocent people lost their lives when a calm
September morning was shattered by terrorists driven by hatred and destruction.
On that day,and in its aftermath,we saw the greatness of America in the bravery
of victims;in the heroism of first responders who laid down their lives to save others;in the
compassion of people who stepped forward to help those they had never met;and in the
generosity of millions of Americans who enriched our country with acts of service and kindness.
Since that day,we have seen the greatness of America further demonstrated in the courage of our
brave men and women in uniform who have served and sacrificed in Afghanistan,in Iraq,and
around the world to advance freedom and prevent terrorist attacks on America.
as we remember September 11, 2001, we reaffirm the vows made in the earliest
hours or our grief and anger. As liberty's home and defender, America will not tire, will not
falter, and will not fail in fighting for the safety and security of the American people and a world
free from terrorism. We will continue to bring our enemies to justice or bring justice to them.
This Patriot Day,we hold steady tothis task
Aly a joint resolution approved December 18,2001,(Public Law 107-89),
The Congress has designated September 11 of each year as"Patriot Day."
MOW,THEREFORE,I,S. SCOTT VANDERGRIFT,Mayor of the City of
Ocoee,Florida,do here proclaim September 11,2003,as Patriot Day. I call upon the people
of the United Stated to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities,including
remembrance services and candlelight vigils. I also call upon all Americans to display the flag at
half-staff from their homes on that day and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m.
eastern daylight time to honor the innocent victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist
attacks of September 11,2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I hereunto have set my hand and caused the Great Seal
of the City of Ocoee,Florida to be affixed at Ocoee,Florida,this 161h day of September 2003,and
of the Independence of the United States Of America the two hundred and twenty-eighth.
S.Scott Vandergrilt,Mayor
Supported by and attested to by Ocoee City Commissioners
Danny Howell,Commissioner District 1 Scott Anderson,Commissioner District 2
Rusty Johnson,Commission District 3 Nancy Parker,Commissioner District 4