Office of the Mayor
Proclamation
Lawrence, Kansas
WHEREAS: The men and women who have and currently are serving in the Armed Forces of the United States of America have made major contributions toward the preservation of this nation and her people; and
WHEREAS: The services performed by these millions of gallant Americans have demonstrated the willingness of our nation to meet the challenges of those forces wishing to subjugate individual determination through armed conflict; and
WHEREAS: Honorable service performed in the defense of our nation and her cause in time of war is the highest form of citizenship; and
WHEREAS: The Congress of the United States of America has designated the eleventh day of November of each year as Veterans Day; and
WHEREAS: Veterans Day has become a significant part of our American heritage as we recognize the millions of our citizens whose military service has had a profound effect on history; and
WHEREAS: The Nation and the free world are eternally grateful for the contributions of American veterans – men and women – to the advancement of the cause of an honorable world peace;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Mike Rundle, Mayor of the City of Lawrence, Kansas, do hereby proclaim November 11 as
and ask that the day be observed with appropriate ceremonies in honor of those who have served and are serving to preserve the principles of Justine, Freedom, and Democracy.
November 9, 2004