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Meeting Sep 05, 2017 - REGULAR MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
Category 3. MAYOR'S REPORT
Subject 3.1 PROCLAMATION: September 11th - National Day of Service and Remembrance
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Proclamation
September lith
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, 2017, 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
Karen M. Agoranos
Village Clerk
Dated this 5t" day of September, 2017