Vietnam War Veteran's DayPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
VIETNAM WAR VETERAN'S DAY
WHEREAS, it is an honor to recognize the many veterans who have made countless sacrifices
for Florida families; and
WHEREAS, in 2012, the United States began the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of
the Vietnam War, a 13 -year program to honor and thank those who answered the call to serve
in the war; and
WHEREAS, more than 58,000 service members made the ultimate sacrifice during the
Vietnam War, thousands more were wounded, and 1,800 remain missing in action; and
WHEREAS, the families and friends of missing service members continue to endure
uncertainty concerning the fate of their loved ones who remain unaccounted for; and
WHEREAS, Vietnam veterans contribute to our state and nation by offering skills, education,
leadership, and dedication learned in military service; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida is home to more than 519,000 Vietnam -era veterans; and
WHEREAS, we can never fully repay our debt of gratitude to those brave men and women
who served, were wounded, or died in battle; and
WHEREAS, Vietnam Veterans Day presents the opportunity for the people of Florida to
honor and thank our Vietnam veterans for their service to our country; and
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Susan Bickel, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village of North Palm Beach, hereby proclaim March 29, 2021 as
VIETNAM WAR VETERAN'S DAY
in the Village of North Palm Beach, Florida, and hereby extend greetings and best wishes to
all observing March 29, 2021, as Vietnam Veterans Day in Florida.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the Village of
North Palm Beach to be affixed this 5th day of March, 2021.
MAYOR