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Proclamation 5A,
<br />Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, December 7, 2023
<br />-Whereas, on December 7, 1941 the Japanese Navy attacked the US military forces at Pearl Harbor
<br />and Hickam Field Hawaii causing massive damage to the US Navy with the loss of nearly 20 vessels
<br />including the battleships USS Arizona, USS Oklahoma, USS California, USS West Virginia, USS Utah, USS
<br />Maryland, USS Pennsylvania, USS Tennessee, and USS Nevada. Additionally, over 200 US aircraft were
<br />destroyed while still on the ground. The attack resulted in the loss of almost 2,500 men killed and another
<br />1,000 wounded; and
<br />-Whereas, although never declared an official holiday, on August 23, 1994 United States
<br />Congress designated December 7th as National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. Historically, this day has
<br />been known as "A date which will live in infamy", and caused the United States to declare war on Japan on
<br />December 8, 1941; and
<br />-Whereas, on December 7, 2023, on the 82nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor, we pause
<br />to remember those who gave their lives on that day as well as the many who made the ultimate sacrifice
<br />for their country in the coming battles of World War ll; and
<br />-Whereas, over 18,000 veterans of all wars presently reside in Indian River County, which is
<br />host to approximately 20 veteran organizations; and
<br />-Whereas, local veterans, individually and collectively as members of veteran organizations,
<br />contribute in many ways to the welfare and betterment of the social, cultural, and economic life of Indian
<br />River County; and
<br />-Whereas, on Wednesday, December 7, 2023 the Veterans Council of Indian River County express
<br />their heartfelt appreciation to all veterans living in Indian River County.
<br />Now, 71herefore, be it ProcCaimed by the Board of County Commissioners ofIndian
<br />River County, ,Florida, that December 7, 2023 be designated as PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE
<br />DAY in Indian River County, and urge all citizens to fly the American flag to pay tribute to all veterans living
<br />and deceased.
<br />Adopted this 5th day of December, 2023. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS,
<br />INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
<br />Susan Adams, Chairman
<br />Joseph E. Flescher, Vice Chairman
<br />Joseph H. Earman
<br />Deryl Loar
<br />Laura Moss
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