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sb <br />PROCLAMATION <br />IN RECOGNITION OF MEMORIAL DAY, 2021 <br />WHEREAS, in the years following the end of the Civil War, flowers were placed on soldiers' graves as a <br />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 Day should <br />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 our history, <br />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 lie in <br />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 heroics <br />of all those who answered when called by their country to bear arms and protect and preserve the ideals of <br />democracy; and <br />WHEREAS; the Veterans Council of Indian River County — consisting of 28 veterans organizations <br />representing over 18,000 veterans residing in the county — aims to host safe, smart Memorial Day ceremonies <br />on Monday, May 31 st, 2021. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that the Board urges all Indian River County residents to join together to <br />rededicate ourselves to strengthening our Nation's promise, to pray for permanent peace, and to honor our <br />fallen fellow Americans, both known and unknown, who sacrificed their freedom to ensure our own. <br />Adopted this 18"' day of May, 2021. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, <br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA <br />Joseph E. Flescher, Chairman <br />Peter D. O'Bryan, Vice Chairman <br />Susan Adams <br />Joseph H. Earman <br />Laura Moss <br />4 <br />