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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, The American Legion has been a staunch advocate for Veterans and their families since
1919; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion was founded on the four pillars of care for Veterans, a strong
National Defense, Americanism, and Children and Youth; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion has played a leading role in initiatives and breakthroughs that
have affected the lives of Americans in every community, from the U.S. Flag Code to the GI Bill; and
WHEREAS, Post 174 has fulfilled the Legion’s mission since 1934 through programs such as Boys
State, scholarships program, providing emergency funds to Veterans in need of assistance, and collecting and
contributing winter wear for homeless Veterans of central Texas; and
WHEREAS, The American Legion is celebrating its Centennial in 2018-2019.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim the 12th day of March, 2019 as:
AMERICAN LEGION CENTENNIAL DAY
In Georgetown, Texas