PLACENTIA
ALL AMERICA CITY
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WHEREAS, between November 1, 1955, and May 15, 1975, 9 million Americans served in the U.S. Armed Forces. 2.7 million served in Vietnam bravely and faithfully defending our safety and way of life. Their legacy of patriotism and dedication to country is an inspiration to all Americans; and WHEREAS, the City of Placentia wishes to recognize all who served in the Vietnam War and the nearly 58,000 men and women memorialized on a black granite wall in our Nation 's capital for having born the heaviest cost of war; and WHEREAS, the Vietnam War was an extremely divisive issue among the people of the United States. Members of the United States Armed Forces, who served bravely and faithfully for the United States during the Vietnam War, were caught upon their return home in the crossfire of public debate about the involvement of the United States in the Vietnam War; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that all Placentia citizens remember the bravery of those who answered the call to service when their Country needed them and let their sacrifices serve as a reminder of the cost of our freedom.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Placentia does hereby proclaim March 29, 2022 as Vietnam War Veterans Day in the City of Placentia and urges all citizens to recognize the service and duty rendered by all servicemen and women of this era.
Dated this 5th day of April 2022.
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Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
Rh mda Shader, Mayor