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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-047R E S O L U T I O N 70-47 WHEREAS, November 11th was originally designated as Armistice Day, co..__,norating the cessation of hostilities following World War I, and WHEREAS, the significance of this day has not changed but it has now become known and designated as Veterans' Day, as a day, not of • mourning but of recollection and dedication, and WHEREAS, the Veterans Council of Indian River County believes that one of the most vital things needed in our country today is a re -awakening of patriotism that has in the past characterized our country, throughout its long history, and a rededication by all Americans to the principles for which our country stands, and for which it was founded, and WHEREAS, the Veterans Council of Indian River County is planning a patriotic program to take place at Memorial Island in Vero Beach, on Veterans Day, November 11, 1970; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida: That we do commend the Veterans Council of Indian River County for its foresight and interest in arranging the meeting to be held on Veterans Day, November 11,1970, and we do call upon all of our citizens to participate in this program and to take part in all of the ceremonies incident thereto, and more importantly to use and observe the day as a day of appreciation for all of those who have made sacrifices that our freedoms may be preserved, and as a day when all of us should rededicate ourselves to love of our country and to recognition of t1ne necessity for the observance of and adherence to law and order and justice to all of our citizens, if our way of life is not to perish from the earth. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this body does hereby,by the adoption of this Resolution, recognize the splendid work that is being done by the Veterans Council of Indian River County in giving due recognition to the significance and importance of Veterans Day and that we do pledge to the Veterans Council our full cooperation in connection with the arrangements and events planned for that occasion. On Motion of Commissioner Loy, second of Commissioner McCullers, the following Resolution was unanimously adopted: