HomeMy Public PortalAbout1988_11_22_R242RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION:
PRESENTED November 22, 1988
88-242 ADOPTED November 22, 1988
EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE VIET NAM VETERANS MEMORY[AL
COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, civic symbols to memoralize the contributions and sacrifice
made by the American men and women who served their country in the Viet Nam
War are long overdue; and
WHEREAS, the Viet Nam Veterans Memorial Committee of Loudoun County
successfully launched a fundraising campaign to create a memorial and
commerative ceremony to honor our Vier Nam veterans; and
WHEREAS, this memorial was unveiled at a special ceremony on Veterans
Day, November 11, 1988, in Leesburg; and
WHEREAS, this Council was honored to have made available the town's
Public Works forces to complete the masonry work at the Circle of Honor
Plaza; and
WHEREAS, this Council wishes to convey its appreciation to the Vier Nam
Veteran's Memorial Committee for completing such a successful and moving
ceremony and lasting tribute to honor those nine Loudoun County citizens
who lost their lives in Viet Nam:
THEREFORE, RESOLVED by the Council by the Town of Leesburg in Virginia
as follows:
This Council extends its warmest appreciation and congratulations to
the Vier Nam Veteran's Memorial Committee for its work to create a fitting
memorial in tribute to Loudoun's Vier Nam veterans. The moving ceremony to
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RESOLUTION - EXPRESSING GRATITUDE TO THE VIET NAM COMMITTEE
unveil the monument inspired a sense of patriotism as well as gratitude for
all of America's veterans.
PASSED this 22nd day of November , 1988.
Town of Leesburg
ATTEST:
Clerk of ~uncil