It is my honor to present the following proclamation. WHEREAS, the last Monday in May is declared Memorial Day, a patriotic holiday in the United States, and is a day to honor all Americans who gave their lives for this great country; and WHEREAS, citizens of Rowan County and Salisbury, North Carolina, are observing and memorializing the contributions, sacrifices and lives of all veterans of all wars; and WHEREAS, the City of Salisbury recognizes and values the gift of freedom afforded by the many veterans who have so nobly served the cause of our great nation; and WHEREAS, the many examples of selfless devotion of our many veterans to the greater good of our community, state and nation have provided a shining beacon for future generations to follow as we strive to preserve the freedom of our great country. NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen K. Alexander, Mayor of the City of Salisbury, North Carolina, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM, Monday, May 31, 2021 as MEMORIAL DAY in Salisbury, and encourage all residents to reflect upon the sacrifices made for freedom and demonstrate their thanks and gratitude for the many Veterans who have so valiantly given their all to defend our cherished freedoms. This the 18th day of May 2021.
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