HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-08-07 Proclamation BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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PROCLAIMING AUGUST 7, 2015 AS PURPLE HEART DAY
IN THE CITY OF BANGOR
WHEREAS, the people of the state of Maine have great admiration and the utmost
gratitude for all the men and women who selflessly served their country and this state
in the Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, Maine veterans have paid the high price for freedom by leaving their
families and communities and place themselves in harm's way for the good of all; and
WHEREAS, the contributions and sacrifices of the men and women from the state of
Maine who served in the Armed Forces have been vital in maintaining the freedoms and
way of life enjoyed by our citizens; and
410 WHEREAS, many Maine men and women have given their lives while serving in the
Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS, many citizens of our state have earned the Purple Heart Medal, as a result
of being wounded while engaged in combat with an enemy force; and
WHEREAS, August 7 has been designed as the day on which to remember and
recognize veterans who are recipients of the Purple Heart Medal.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf
of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby proclaim August 7, 2015 as
Purple Heart Day in the City of Bangor and urge all citizens to recognize this observance
and to honor the service and sacrifice of our nation's men and women in uniform
wounded or killed by the enemy while serving to protect the freedoms enjoyed by all
Americas.
Given this the 7th day of August, 2015.
Nelson E. Durgin, Mayor