Bridge to Progress"
Proclamation
No. 1, Series 2022
WHEREAS, the President of the United States signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, designating March 29th of each year National Vietnam War Veterans Day; and
WHEREAS, the Barstow Veterans Home has 47 Vietnam Veterans in residency, proudly represented as the only Veterans Home in San Bernardino County; and WHEREAS, millions of brave Americans served our country in this conflict with courage, honor and valor; and
WHEREAS, more than 58,000 individuals made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam, and many thousands more were wounded in combat; and
WHEREAS, there are 1,677 Americans still missing and unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict, and their families, friends and fellow veterans still endure uncertainty concerning their fate; and
WHEREAS, the 50"h Anniversary presents an opportunity for the people of the United States to honor and thank our Vietnam Veterans for all that they have given in the service of our country; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2022, Veterans organizations, municipalities, and families across the state will hold "Welcome Home" ceremonies to honor all Vietnam and Vietnam-era Veterans who served with honor;
Now, therefore, I Deborah Robertson, Mayor of the City of Rialto, along with the City Council, do hereby proclaim March 29, 2022, as
"WELCOME HOME VIETNAM VETERANS DAY»
and urge residents of Rialto to honor and thank our Vietnam Veterans for the tremendous sacrifice they made for our Nation.
Abored toasts
Deborah Robertson, Mayo:
Barbara A. McGee, City Clerk Dated: March 22, 2022