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PROCLAMA TION
"UNITED STATES MARINE WEEK"
NOVEMBER 3 - 9, 2008
WHEREAS, The United States Marine Corp has protected citizens and guarded their
freedom for the past 233 years; and
WHEREAS, Our county has established a position of world leadership, the Marines
have proven themselves as dedicated professionals willing to defend lives and protect
the rights valued by Americans; and
WHEREAS, A Marine is trained to hold his ground against any odds and to always be
faithful to God, Country and Corps, standing ready to fight anytime, anywhere, the
President or Congress may designate; and
WHEREAS, The term "Marine" has been associated with courage and military
efficiency, since its creation on November 10, 1775 in Philadelphia; and
WHEREAS, The people of the Village of Mount Prospect are proud of its rich
contribution to the Marine tradition and salute the Marines serving around the globe.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Irvana K. Wilks, Mayor of the Village of Mount Prospect, do
hereby declare the period from November 3rd through November 9th, 2008 as
"UNITED STATES MARINE WEEK"
in the Village of Mount Prospect, and I exhort all citizens to join with me in this salute
as we express our gratitude to those who have served and those who are now serving
to protect our nation and its freedoms.
Irvana K. Wilks
Mayor
ATTEST:
M. Lisa Angell
Village Clerk
Dated this 5th day of November, 2008