PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, for more than two centuries, Americans have been called to defend the founding ideals of our democracy; and

WHEREAS, a grateful Nation should remember the proud patriots who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of liberty's blessings; and

WHEREAS, from the opening battles of the American Revolution through the turmoil of the Civil War, to World War I, World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, to the Persian Gulf and today's operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, and around the world, the members of our military have built a tradition of honorable and faithful service; and

WHEREAS, more than one million Americans have died to preserve our freedom, more than 140,000 citizens have been prisoners of war, and thousands more have been declared missing in action; and

WHEREAS, by giving their lives in the cause of freedom, these heroes have protected and inspired all Americans.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, James R. Miron, Mayor of the Town of Stratford, Connecticut, on behalf of all of Stratford’s 50,000 citizens and thousands of businesses, recognize and extend our great and sincere appreciation to each and every member of America’s military who has given their life for this great country.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Seal of the Town of Stratford this 25th day of May 2009.

Mayor James R. Miron