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54 <br />PROCLAMATION <br />IN RECOGNITION OF MEMORIAL DAY, 2019 <br />WHEREAS, in the years following the end of the Civil War, flowers were placed on soldiers' <br />graves as a solemn reminder of the scourge of war and its bitter aftermath of sorrow; and <br />WHEREAS, the Congress, in a joint resolution approved May 11, 1950, provided that Memorial <br />Day should be set aside as a day of prayer for permanent peace; and <br />WHEREAS, Memorial Day is a cherished tradition, one whose observance helps us appreciate <br />our history, our values, and our responsibilities by reminding us that freedom is not free; and <br />WHEREAS, Memorial Day has traditionally been devoted to paying homage to loved ones who <br />lie in hallowed graves throughout the land, having sacrificed their lives so that war might end; and <br />WHEREAS, on Memorial Day we collectively pause for a moment of reverence, reflecting on the <br />heroics of all those who answered when called by their country to bear arms and protect and <br />preserve the ideals of democracy; and <br />WHEREAS, the Veterans Council of Indian River County -- consisting of 25 veterans <br />organizations representing over 18,000. veterans residing in the county — will hold Memorial Day <br />ceremonies on Monday, May 27th, 2019, at Veterans Memorial Island Sanctuary, Vero Beach, at <br />9:00 AM, and at the Veterans Memorial in Riverview Park, Sebastian, at 11:00 AM. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA that the Board urges all Indian River County residents to join <br />together to rededicate ourselves to strengthening our Nation's promise, to pray for permanent peace, <br />and to attend Memorial Day ceremonies honoring our fallen fellow Americans, both known and <br />unknown, who sacrificed their freedom to ensure our own. <br />Adopted this 21st day of May, 2019. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Bob Solari, Chairman <br />Susan Adams, Vice Chairman <br />Joseph E. Flescher <br />Peter D. O'Bryan <br />Tim Zorc <br />1 <br />