HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 5/12/2018 (3)The City of Glendale
Est. February 27, 1892
Office of the Mayor
A Proclamation
Julie Bower The Honorable Jerry P. Weiers
City Clerk Mayor
This document is a duplicate for digital purposes. The original proclamation is distributed at the time it is presented.
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, The Marine Corps League was founded in 1923 and chartered by an Act of
Congress on August 4, 1937 and its membership of nearly 56,000 is comprised of honorably
discharged, active duty, Reserve Marines and retired Marines; and
WHEREAS from June 8 to June 9, 2018, the White Tank Mountain Marine Corps League
Detachment 1246 will host the 47th Annual Department of Arizona Marine Corps State
Convention in Glendale, Arizona; and
WHEREAS, the Marine Corps League is charged with preserving the traditions and promoting
the interests of the United States Marine Corps by connecting those currently serving in the USMC
with those who have been honorably discharged; and
WHEREAS, by observing and celebrating the anniversaries of significant historical occasions of
the USMC, the Department of Arizona Marine Corps League brings credit and honor upon
themselves and all those who are currently serving in the USMC; and
WHEREAS, the service and support the Marine Corps League provides to the community benefits
numerous individuals, charities, and other non-profit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City of Glendale recognizes and honors the service and sacrifice of all men and
women who have served in the armed forces of the United States.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, Mayor of the City of Glendale, Arizona, on behalf of the
City Council, do hereby proclaim June 8, 2018 as:
Department of Arizona
Marine Corps League Day
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 12th day of May 2018.
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MAYOR
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