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PROCLAMATION <br /> DESIGNATING MAY 27, 2013 AS MEMORIAL DAY <br /> WHEREAS, Memorial Day was first observed on May 30, 1868 when flowers were <br /> placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery; and <br /> WHEREAS, on Memorial Day we pause collectively for a moment of reverence, <br /> reflecting on the heroics of those who answered when called by their country to bear arms and <br /> to protect and preserve the ideals of democracy; and <br /> WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a cherished tradition in our nation and its observance <br /> helps us appreciate our history, our values, and our responsibilities by reminding us that <br /> freedom is not free; and <br /> WHEREAS, the Veterans Council of Indian River County, consisting of about 20 <br /> veteran organizations representing over 18,000 veterans residing in the county, is holding <br /> Memorial Day ceremonies at Veterans Memorial island Sanctuary on Monday; May 27, 2013 at <br /> 9:00 a.m. and the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park, Sebastian at 11:00 a.m. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY <br /> COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that May 27, 2013 be designated <br /> as MEMORIAL DAY and the Board urges all its resideits to attend Memorial Day ceremonies at <br /> Veterans Memorial island Sanctuary at 9;00 a.m. aria ,ne Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park <br /> in Sebastian at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 27, 2013. <br /> Adopted this 21St day of May, 2013. <br /> BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br /> INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br /> V ,,,ta0eph E. Flescher, Chairman <br /> � co <br /> ey . Davis, Vice C airman <br /> * * Peter D. O'Bryan 0 <br /> �LORIO�' f J 6a A <br /> BOA\I <br /> Tim Zor-e- <br />