City of
Manhattan Beach
Proclamation
(Wherers, National A9 Veterans Day was founded be Joe White, a Vietnam reteran and KO handler, to honor the dedicated service and prolound sacrifices of militart, police and working dogs; and
Whereis. March 13 commemorates the official 1942 establishment of the US Am K° Corps, marking a pirotal moment in the histort ol canine military integration; and Wherenes. these courageous animals pronde essential support in multitaceted roles, including combat operations, search and rescue, and lam enforcement; and Wherei, the signilicance of dis das continues to grow, fostering public awareness for the diverse and essential roles these dogs fultill in both combat and domestic service.
Now, Therefore. Be In Resced that 1, David Lesser, Maor of the Cin of Manhattan Beach, California, on behalt ofthe City Council and the residents of Manhattan Beach, do herebr proclaim March 18, 2020, as
National KO Veterans Day
il is a time for the public to reflect on the loralto; bravert, and dedication of these four-legged heroes.
Dated this 3" day of March, 2026.
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City Clerk Liza Tamura Mayor David Lesser
CITY BEACH
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