HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 06/20/2017 - Proclamation - Memorial Day 2017Memorial Day
WHEREAS, Memorial Day was first officially proclaimed on May 5, 1868 by General .John
Logan in his General order Number 11, and in 1968, by act of Congress, it was
determined that the holiday would be observed on the last Monday in May: and
WHEREAS, from the opening battles of the American Revolution through the turmoil of the
Civil War, to World War 1, World War 11, Korea, and Vietnam, to the Persian
Gulf and today's operations in the war on terror in Afghanistan. Iraq, and all
around the world, the members of our military have built a tradition of honorable
and faithful service: and
WHEREAS, as we observe Memorial Day, we remember the more than one million Americans
who have died to preserve our freedom, the more than 140,000 citizens who were
prisoners of war, and all those who were declared missing in action. We also
honor our veterans for their dedication to America and their sacrifice, and
WHEREAS, we have honor and privileges of living in a free country, and Georgia has a rich
history of great leaders who died fighting for our great nation. Today, all who
wear the uniform of the United States are serving at a crucial hour in history, and
each has answered a great call to serve our nation on the front lines of freedom.
Let us pray for the safety and strength of our troops, and for God's blessing on
them and their families, and for those who have lost loved ones; and
WHEREAS, on this Memorial Day. we honor our fallen soldiers, and their commitment to our
country and their legacy of patriotism and sacrifices of many men and women
who answered the nation's call to duty and fought with honor and valor and, in the
end, gave the ultimate sacrifice to safeguard the rights of all Americans: and
WHEREAS, by giving their lives in this cause of freedom, these heroes have protected and
inspired all Americans and we are truly grateful for their sacrifice. and
WHEREAS, the citizens of Milton join with people across the nation in remanbrance of those
who died while courageously serving their country during war.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, Georgia hereby dedicate and
proclaim Monday, May 29, 2017 as Memorial Day in the City of Milton and call this observance to the
attention of all of our citizens.
Given under&•nA hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 15th Day of May, 2017.
Joe Lockwoo , May