II(B) Proclamation ''United States Army Day'' 1 Agenda 6-18-20U2
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WHEREAS, the U.S Army has proudly defended this nation's interests around the
world; and
WHEREAS, Floridians have fought bravely in all the nation's wars from the
Revolutionary War, the Persian Gulf War and continue to make this state proud by serving in
peacekeeping missions around the world as well as our War Against Terror; and
WHEREAS, the regular Army, U.S. Army Reserve and Florida National Guard have
all provided many Floridians with vocational and educational opportunities as well as valuable
life lessons in courage, discipline and teamwork; and
WHEREAS, today's Army still offers Floridians from all walks of life opportunities
to serve their state and nation proudly while bettering themselves and their families; and
WHEREAS, this-year the Army celebrates their 227th birthday, honoring all those that
• have served or are currently in the Unites States Army. '`
NOW,THEREFORE, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do hereby
proclaim June 14, 2002. as • .
"UNITED STATES ARMY DAY" •
in the City of Ocoee and ask all citizens to come together and recognize the contributions that _
the men and women of the Unites States Army have made toward our freedom and our way of
life.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee,
Florida to be affixed this 12th day of June, 2002.
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