HomeMy WebLinkAbout20181688.tiffPROCLAMATION
COMMEMORATING VETERANS OF THE VIETNAM WAR
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute and the Weld County Home Rule Charter, is vested with the authority of
administering the affairs of Weld County, Colorado, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to recognize the service and
dedication of every individual who has served in the military and represented their country
honorably, especially during times of conflict, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners wishes to formally thank and welcome
home our Weld County residents who served this country through the U.S. Armed Forces,
particularly between November 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975, and
WHEREAS, your honor and courage during the Vietnam War are never to be forgotten and
your valor and integrity are to always be remembered, and
WHEREAS, the freedoms and liberties we enjoy today as a nation are the result of the
courage, devotion and sacrifice demonstrated by you, as well as the 28 service members
from Weld County who died in the Vietnam War.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Weld
County, Colorado, that the Board expresses its sincere appreciation for your commitment to
this country and its heartfelt appreciation for your service in the U.S. Armed Services.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Steve Moreno, Chair
ATTEST:
Weld County Clerk to the Board
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
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