PROCLAMATION

09-04

Veteran’s Recognition Week

Issued by the Board of Franklin County Commissioners

WHEREAS, today there are many Americans in harms way around the World including  many from the State of Kansas endure daily uncertainty of their fate; and

WHEREAS, we as Americans believe that freedom is precious because it has been won and preserved for all at a very great cost; and

WHEREAS, the courage, commitment, and devotion to duty demonstrated by those servicemen and women who risk their lives for our sake has moved the hearts of the citizens of Franklin County; and

WHEREAS, the dignity, faith, and valor of these servicemen and women reminds us of the allegiance we owe to our nation and its defenders both past and present;

NOW, the Board of Franklin County Commissioners, of Franklin County on behalf of its citizens, do hereby proclaim November 6^th through 11^th, 2009 as 

VETERAN’S RECOGNITION WEEK

THEREFORE, in support of the veteran’s, the Franklin County Board of Commissioners urges all citizens of Franklin County to join in honoring all veterans with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

Dated this 4^th day of November, 2009.

/s/ John E Taylor

John E. Taylor, Chairman

Attested and Recorded, this 4^th day of November, 2009.

/s/ Shari Perry

Shari Perry, County Clerk