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Nov 07, 2018 - REGULAR MEETING OF THEM UT PROSPECT VILLAGE BOARD - 7:00 p.m.
3. MAYOR'S REPORT
3.1 Proclamation: "Bells of Peace" ry World War I Centennial Armistice Remembrance Bill Starr an#'
his fellow veterans from American Legion Post 525 accepted the proclamation.
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World War I Remember&nce Day Proclamati&r
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PROCLAMATION
"World War I Remembrance Day"
WHEREAS, a century ago 4.7 million American families sent their sons
and daughters off to World War I; and
WHEREAS, 351,153 men from the State of Illinois served selflessly and
honorably in World War I; and
WHEREAS, 116,516 Americans gave their lives in the war, and more
than 200,000 were wounded; and
WHEREAS, the tolling of bells is a traditional expression of honor and
remembrance; and
WHEREAS, in November 2018 the world will commemorate the 1001h
anniversary of the Armistice that ended the fighting in World War I at
11:00 a.m., November 11, 1918 - the eleventh hour of the eleventh day
of the eleventh month; and
WHEREAS, on April 6, 2018, the United States World War I Centennial
Commission called upon all Americans across the nation to toll bells in
remembrance of those who served in World War I on Armistice Day,
November 11, 2018; and
THEREFORE, I Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor of the Village of Mount
Prospect, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2018, as WORLD WAR I
REMEMBRANCE DAY in Illinois, recognizing the contributions of all
American men and women who served the United States Military during
World War I.
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Arlene A. Juracek, Mayor
ATTEST:
Karen M. Agoranos, Village Clerk
Dated this 7th day of November, 2018