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WHEREAS, on December 7, 1941, the largest war of all time and the most defining event of the 20th century
began; and
WHEREAS,Americans, devoted to liberty and to this country courageously answered the nation's call to
arms summarized by President Franklin D.Roosevelt by the words: "You bear with you the hope, the
confidence,the gratitude and the prayers of your family, your fellow-citizens and your President;" and,
WHEREAS,we still believe today that the blessings of liberty require constant vigilance and sacrifice; and,
WHEREAS, every man,woman and child in this great Nation owes a debt of gratitude to those who served
their country so selflessly in an event that reshaped the world; and
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WHEREAS, these brave soldiers, sailors,Marines, Coast Guardsmen and airmen, were the beloved sons and
daughters of our land; and
WHEREAS, more than 400,000 Americans made the supreme sacrifice, laying down their lives so others could
live free; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, that May 29, 2004, as the National World War II Memorial is dedicated in our nation's capital, I
declare this day World War II Veterans Recognition Day in our community;And be it further
RESOLVED, that all citizens are asked to celebrate the contributions and sacrifices of these men and women
who placed their lives in harms way protecting American values and preserving democracy for the world;
and be it finally
RESOLVED, the observances of World War II Veterans Recognition Day appropriately commemorate the
historical events and express gratitude to those who gave so much for their fellow citizens.
(signed by Mayor, Governor, County Executive, Borough President) this 29th day of May, 2004.
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