HomeMy WebLinkAboutPatriotism Begins at Home Day 1/17/2015WHEREAS, the Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States is conducting its 101" year of volunteer service to America; and
WHEREAS, year after year the Organization continues to honor those who have
made the ultimate sacrifice in the name of freedom by maintaining memorials to their
service and sharing, their history with our Nation's youth so that what our Nation's
Veterans have done for America will not be forgotten; and
WHEREAS, the Ladies Auxiliary VFW supports the ;'Troops currently deployed
overseas; and
WHEREAS, the 500,000 members represent the families of those who have
served or are currently on foreign soil protecting our freedom; and
WHEREAS, members volunteer nearly 2 million hours in the Veterans Affairs
Medical Centers and other hospitals throughout this country; and
WHEREAS, the organization provides awards and scholarships to students based
on their expressions of patriotism through art, speech and volunteerism; and
WHEREAS, the 2014-2015 National President, Ann Panteleakos, is rallying
Ladies Auxiliary members behind her theme, "Patriotism Begins At Home" and
Saturday, January 17, 2015 will be a time to celebrate her visit to the City of Cape
Canaveral, Florida.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Rocky Randels, Mayor, of the City of Cape Canaveral,
Brevard County, Florida, do hereby proclaim Saturday, January 17, 2015 as
In honor of National President Ann Panteleakos and all members of the Ladies Auxiliary
VFW for their outstanding volunteer service to veterans and their families, the City of
Cape Canaveral, and our great country.
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