To: Board of Supervisors
From: Federal D. Glover, District V Supervisor
Report Title: Veterans Day Resolution 2024
☒Recommendation of the County Administrator ☐ Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Adopt Veterans Day Resolution 2024.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
BACKGROUND:
See Resolution.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
None.
The Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County, California
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IN THE MATTER OF recognizing Veterans Day and honoring the veterans of Contra Costa County.
Whereas, on November 11, 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed the first commemoration of Armistice Day; and
Whereas, in 1938, an act was passed to make November 11th a Federal Holiday dedicated to the cause of world peace and would be known as Armistice Day; and
Whereas, in 1954, a new act was passed which changed the name from Armistice Day to
Veterans Day and it has been celebrated ever since; and
Whereas, on Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States; and
Whereas, our veterans have defended our nation's ideals established by our founding fathers, protected the innocent, and liberated the oppressed from tyranny and terror; and
Whereas, the freedom and security enjoyed by Americans is the direct result of the sacrifices of those who have served and who are serving in our Armed Forces; and
Whereas, our veterans have served with honor, courage, and commitment in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Operation Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other military actions protecting our freedoms; and
WHEREAS, 2023 marks 50 years since the last combat troops left Vietnam, and this year we recognize these veterans and give them the welcome home they never received and honor their service; and
Whereas, all our veterans served with honor and devotion and made the world safer, their sacrifices and courage will not be forgotten by our community; and
Whereas, our veterans who were once leaders in the Armed Forces, are now pioneers
of industry and pillars of their communities. Their character reflects our enduring American spirit, and in their example, we find inspiration and strength; and
Whereas, many of our veterans continue to serve one another through the over 20 veteran services organizations throughout Contra Costa County that continue to provide invaluable services to our veterans: assistance with health claims, job training programs, community support, mental health services, and countless hours of volunteer
services throughout our communities; and
Whereas, we will never forget the heroes who have made the ultimate sacrifice and all those who have not yet returned home.
Now therefore be it resolved:
that the Board of Supervisors of Contra Costa County does hereby recognize and honor the men and women of our country, who have served, and who are serving, in our Armed Forces of the United States in observance of Veterans Day 2024.
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