HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211407.tiffWHEREAS, the Board of Weld County Commissioners wishes to join the citizens of Weld County in
honoring Weld County's fallen heroes of the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, in May 1868, Major General John A. Logan called for a nationwide day of remembrance to
pay tribute to those who gave their lives serving our country, which would officially be designated
Memorial Day by Congress; and
WHEREAS, more than 17,600 veterans of the United States Armed Forces currently reside in Weld
County; and
WHEREAS, members of our Armed Forces not only continue to work toward peace and prosperity in the
world but also have sacrificed their lives to maintain the security of our great nation and the liberties we
hold so dear.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, by the Board of Weld County Commissioners that Monday,
May 31, 2021, be known as Memorial Day. We call upon the citizens of Weld County to pledge to never
forget the men and women of the Armed Forces who gave the ultimate sacrifice in defending our
freedoms and to express gratitude to the families of our fallen warriors.
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