Proc. 2017-41 - Honor Guards Day - 6-17PROCLAMATION
NO. 2017-41
WHEREAS Honor Guards of America, consisting of former and retired military, police, firefighters, emergency medical service providers, chefs, and other agency personnel and their families
and communities face an increasingly difficult role as they protect and serve the nation and public; and
WHEREAS in 2016, 16 military, 140 law enforcement officers, 68 firefighters, 15 EMS personnel, and seven chefs across the nation lost their lives in the line of duty, representing
the highest line of duty death in years; and
WHEREAS the men and women who wear these uniforms understand the dangers of their job, but they heed the call to serve and willingly face those risks every day in order to create a
safe nation and communities for all Americans; and
WHEREAS Honor Guards Day honors the sacrifices made by those who wear the uniform; plan the services for our fallen; march and present the colors with honor; stand watch over our fallen
in all weather; and comfort those in duress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas that:
July 1, 2017
be declared: Honor Guards Day
in the City of Huntsville, and encourage all citizens to join in recognizing and appreciating the sacrifices of Honor Guards and their families, supporting their efforts, and acknowledging
and valuing the services they provide.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 20th day of June 2017.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor