HomeMy WebLinkAboutAwards and Presentations 300 Honor Flight Network Proclamation-Smith Date: April 22, 2013
This Proclamation was presented on this date by
Mayor Charles Lacey under Awards and
Presentations "300", during the April 22, 2013
City Commission Regular Meeting.
PROCLAMATION
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, since the United States of America was founded, millions of our citizens have defended our country,
and served here and abroad-to uphold justice and liberty and freedom,for the greater good of all; and
'/V HEREAS,we as Americans do respectfully recognize the many efforts and sacrifices those who have served our
country have made, with acknowledgement that some of the Veterans who served, made the ultimate sacrifice for their
fellow citizens, and for peace and freedom; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the United States Air Force, Mr. James Smith, Jr. served his country in the Korean
War from 1953 on; and remained in the Armed Forces serving his country until 1992; and that through his unselfish
courageous, brave, and honorable efforts, our world is truly a better place; and
WHEREAS, on April 27, 2013, the Honor Flight Network is proud to take James Smith, Jr. and some of his fellow
service members on a journey to Washington D.C., our nation's capitol, so that these hero Veterans can first hand see
their Memorial which was built to honor James Smith, Jr. and his colleagues for their most honorable service to our
country, and for all they have done to protect us and to keep us safe; and
WHEREAS, as fellow Winter Springs citizens, it is indeed our pleasure to recognize James Smith, Jr. for all he has
done for our great country and wish him well during his Honor Flight, which is so deserved.
NOW, THEREFORE, 1, CHARLES LACY, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida do hereby
Proclaim on behalf of all of the residents of the City of Winter Springs, Florida,that we recognize and honor
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for his honorable service to our country, and for being a hero who we humbly salute, and to whom we offer our heartfelt
and sincerest apereciation and gratitude.
a ^` IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I hereunto have set my hand and caused the
Seal of the City of Winter Springs to be affixed and presented this
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