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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, our Nation’s Vietnam War Commemoration gives us the opportunity for all Americans
to recognize, honor and thank our Vietnam Veterans and their families for their service and sacrifices during
the Vietnam War from November 1, 1955 through May 15, 1975; and
WHEREAS, over 9,000 organizations across America have joined with the Department of Defense as
a Commemorative Partner to honor our Nation’s Vietnam Veterans, including 200 Chapters of the Texas
Society, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution; and
WHEREAS, this commemoration includes nine million Americans, with approximately 7.2 million of
them living today, and makes no distinction who served in-country, in-theater, or were stationed elsewhere
during those 20 years – all answered the call of duty; and
WHEREAS, Veteran’s Affairs Secretary, Robert A. McDonald, has designated March 29th, the last
day that U.S. troops were on the ground in Vietnam, as a day to honor those who have “borne the battle”,
and to extend gratitude and appreciation to them and their families.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim March 29, 2016 as
WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERAN’S DAY
In Georgetown, Texas