HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011-05-17 Proclamation
City of Iowa City
Proclamation
Whereas, the freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today
are direct results of the blood shed and continued vigilance given by the United
States Armed Forces over the history of our great nation; and
Whereas, the sacrifices that such members of the United States Armed Forces and
of the family members that support them, have preserved the liberties that have
enriched this nation making it unique in the world community; and
Whereas, the United States Congress, in two thousand and four, passed a
resolution proclaiming May as National Military Appreciation Month, calling
all Americans to remember those who gave their lives in defense of freedom
and to honor the men and women of all of our Armed Services who have served
and are now serving our Country, together with their families; and
Whereas, the months of May and June were selected for this display of patriotism
because during these months, we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day,
Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National Day of
Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day and Flag Day;
NOW, Therefore, I, Matthew J. Hayek, Mayor of the City of Iowa City, Iowa,
do hereby proclaim the period May 1, through June 14, 2011 as a special
time to show appreciation for our Military and proclaim it as
NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH
in the City of Iowa City and encourage all citizens to join me in showing our gratitude
by the appropriate display of flags and ribbons during the designated period.
,~~- ~- ~~
Mayor ~'
Signed in Iowa City, Iowa,
this 17`h day of May, 2011.