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Proclamation of May 9, 2014 as a National Day of
Honour in the Town of Newmarket.
WHEREAS
His Excellency, the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of
Canada issued a Proclamation designating the National Day of Honour; and
WHEREAS
the National Day of Honour is an opportunity to celebrate the strength and
resolve of our men and women in uniform, their families and the many
communities they call home; and .
WHEREAS
a national ceremony will occur on Parliament Hill with veterans of all
branches of the Canadian Armed Forces and their families; and
WHEREAS
this will be an occasion to pay tribute to the fallen, the sacrifices of
the wounded and the special burden borne by military families; and
WHEREAS
the day will recognize the contributions of Canadian law enforcement, civil
society and honour the legacy of these heroes with a national moment of
silence.
THEREFORE
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket
hereby proclaim May 9, 2014 as a “National Day of Honour” to bring
awareness of the Government of Canada’s efforts to mark the end of our
Country’s military mission in Afghanistan;
AND
THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on
the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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