Proclamations, Opinions, Awards - Historical - 6/14/2020
CITY OF GLENDALE
WHEREAS, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress, representing
the citizens of 13 American colonies, authorized the establishment of the
Continental Army; and;
WHEREAS, the collective expression of the pursuit of personal freedom that
caused the authorization and organization of the United States Army led to the
adoption of the Declaration of Independence; and;
WHEREAS, the motto of “Duty, Honor, Country” is the creed by which the
American soldier lives and serves; and;
WHEREAS, no matter what the cause, location, or magnitude of future conflicts,
the nation can rely on the U.S. Army to produce well-trained, well-led, and highly
motivated soldiers to carry out the missions entrusted to them; and;
WHEREAS, the components of the U.S. Army to include the Arizona Army
National Guard, the U.S. Army Reserves and the Regular Army have contributed
immensely to COVID-19 response;
WHEREAS, members of the Town/City of have proudly served and made the
ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom while serving in the United States Army
and other branches of our nation’s military;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jerry P. Weiers, the Mayor of the City of Glendale, do
honor June 14, 2020 as the
United States Army’s 245th Birthday
and express appreciation on behalf of the people of the City of Glendale, to the
United States Army and the Army’s dedicated soldiers who have served honorably
and courageously throughout the last 245 years.
In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 14th day of June 2020.
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MAYOR
Attest.
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CITY CLERK