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"VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY"
MARCH 29, 2024
WHEREAS, today we honor those who bravely served in the Vietnam War and
who sacrificed, as did their families, on behalf of our Nation; and
WHEREAS, fifty-one years ago, on March 29, 1973, the last 2,500 American
troops were withdrawn from South Vietnam, ending military
involvement in what is now the longest war in our country's
history; and
WHEREAS, more than 600 men and women from the great State of Arizona
made the ultimate sacrifice in the defense of our country during
war; and
WHEREAS, in the spirit of pride and gratitude, it is time to honor the heroic
accomplishments of the 58,000 service men and women whose
names are listed on the Vietnam Memorial Wall; and
WHEREAS, it is important that those who served are honored with recognition
and to ensure that their great sacrifices and immeasurable
contributions to our nation are never forgotten.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Chip Wilson, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor
of the City of Apache Junction, Arizona, do hereby proclaim March 29, 2024 as
VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY
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Signed and attested to this "! —day of March 2024.
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Walter"Chip" Wilso
Mayor
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City Clerk