32-veterans-awareProclamation 2003-32
WHEREAS tens of millions of Americans have served in the Armed Forces of the United States during the past century; and
WHEREAS hundreds of thousands of Americans have given their lives while serving in the Armed Forces during the past century; and
WHEREAS the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and way of life enjoyed by Americans; and
WHEREAS the advent of the all-volunteer Armed Forces has resulted in a sharp decline in the number of individuals and families who have had any personal connection with the Armed Forces;
and
WHEREAS this reduction in familiarity with the Armed Forces has resulted in a marked decrease in the awareness by young people of the nature and importance of the accomplishments of
those who have served in the Armed Forces, despite the current educational efforts of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the veterans service organizations; and
WHEREAS the system of civilian control of the Armed Forces makes it essential that the future leaders of the Nation understand the history of military action and the contributions
and sacrifices of those who conduct such actions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the
City of Huntsville, Texas that:
November 6-13 2003
Be declared:
VETERANS AWARENESS WEEK
in the City of Huntsville for the purpose of emphasizing educational efforts directed at elementary and secondary school students concerning the contributions and sacrifices of veterans.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this the 4th day of November 2003.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
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KARL DAVIDSON, MAYOR