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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, we the citizens of Georgetown, Texas come together on September 11, 2023 to
commemorate Patriot Day and National Day of Service and remember the victims of the attacks of
September 11, 2001, and
WHEREAS, on that day our nation was attacked by terrorists who sought to destroy our way of life
and we also saw the best of America as we saw the courage of firefighters, police officers, and
ordinary citizens who risked their lives to save others and our nation refused to give in to fear or be
cowed by terror; and
WHEREAS, we will remain dedicated to the premise that We Will Remember the events of that
day and those innocent victims of hate whose names are etched in the portals of time; and
WHEREAS, the commemoration ceremony at the Georgetown-Williamson County Veterans
Memorial Plaza will be conducted to enhance and instill the promotion of unity, the demonstration
of our resolve to never forget, the advancement of responsible citizenship in our youth, the
encouragement of patriotism and love of county in all who make America their home, and the
remembrance of those American heroes who died as martyrs of freedom for all.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX
do hereby proclaim September 11, 2023 as
NATIONAL PATRIOT DAY and DAY OF SERVICE
in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS