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HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.3 Proclamation: National Day of Service and Rememberance 9/3/2019 BoardDocs®Pro IL Agenda Item Details Meeting - REGULAR MEETINGI - . Category 3. MAYOR'S REPORT Subject L ATI National Day of ServiceRemembrance September , 2019 Access Public Tye Information Public Content sept . Administrative Content Executive Content https://go.boarddocs.com/il/vomp/Board.nsf/Private?open&login# 1/1 Proclamation September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance WHEREAS, on September 11, 2001, the American people endured the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil in the nation's history with courage and heroism; and WHEREAS, in response to this tragedy, Americans across the country came together in a remarkable spirit of patriotism and unity and carried out countless acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion; and WHEREAS, community organizations and family members of 9/11 victims began observing the anniversary of September 11th as a charitable service day to honor the memory of those who were lost and those who united in response to the tragedy, including first responders and volunteers; and WHEREAS, the Serve America Act, approved by Congress and enacted into law on April 21, 2009, directed September 11th to be observed and recognized as an annual ""National Day of Service and Remembrance" and charged the Corporation for National and Community Service with leading this nationwide effort; and WHEREAS, participating in service and remembrance activities on September 11th is a positive and respectful way to remember the lives of those lost, pay tribute to those who rose in service, and honor those who continue to serve our country today, including active-duty and reserve soldiers and their families, veterans, and first responders; and WHEREAS, September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance activities are being organized by a variety of nonprofits, faith-based and community groups, public agencies, educational institutions, private businesses, and other organizations across the nation; and WHEREAS, on September 11, 2019, and on the days leading up to and following this day, citizens of Mount Prospect have an opportunity to participate in activities that honor 9/11 victims and heroes by joining together in service projects to meet community needs. NOW, THEREFORE, I. Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect do hereby proclaim September 11th as a Day of Service and Remembrance in Mount Prospect, and call upon the people of Mount Prospect to honor the lives of those lost through participation in community service and remembrance ceremonies on this day and throughout the year. Arlene A. Juracek Mayor ATTEST: Karen M. Agoranos Village Clerk Dated this 3rf day of September, 2019