HomeMy WebLinkAbout20163593.tiffMEMBERS OF THE KEENESBURG AMERICAN LEGION
AUXILIARY POST #180
PROCLAMATION OF APPRECIATION
WHEREAS, the members of the Keenesburg American Legion Women's
Auxiliary Post #180 have served the Weld community since 1919,
providing volunteer work, fund raising, and charitable donations to help
support military veterans, and
WHEREAS, the group works for God and Country to advocate for
veterans, educate citizens, mentor youth, and promote patriotism, good
citizenship, peace, and security here in Weld County and across the
country, and
WHEREAS, on September 11, 2016, the Keenesburg American Legion
Auxiliary Post #180 organized a Remembrance Walk, wherein the
community was invited to walk from the Keenesburg fire station to the
American Auxiliary and place 6,850 flags in the ground for every active
serviceman and servicewoman who lost his or her life during combat
after 9/11.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, that the Board wishes to
express its appreciation to the Auxiliary Members of the Keenesburg
American Legion post #180, for their efforts in serving military members,
military families, and veterans here in Weld County.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mike Freeman, Chair
Sean P. Conway, Pro Tem
Barbara Ki kmeyer
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Weld County Clerk to the Board
Depu I Clerk t.V e Board
Julie.A. Cozad
Steve Moreno
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