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PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, many American men and women have bravely served our country and have
been injured while answering the call of duty; and
�P WHEREAS, Silver Star Day encourages awareness and caring throughout communities
across Georgia for those individuals who have been wounded in action and for their
families; and
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WHEREAS, Silver Star Day derives its name from a tradition dating back to 1917.
Soldiers would sew over a blue star with silver thread to signify a wounded soldier; andY
WHEREAS, our Nation's security continues to rely on patriotic men and women who�p
put their personal lives on hold in order to serve in the Armed Forces of the United States fVt'I'
of America. Georgia continues to provide its best and brightest sons and daughters to
serve in the proud tradition of the US military; and
_. WHEREAS let us remember and appreciate with grateful hearts the contributions and
sacrifices of the over 760,000 Georgians who have served along with the tens of >
thousands of Georgians presently serving both here and abroad in harms way.
} NOW THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, do hereby ::vet 41,
I recognize May 1, 2007 as Silver Star Day in Milton, Georgia."si
Given under my hand and the Seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 261" da
ad, of April 2007. '