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FLORIDA PROCLAMATION
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PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, members of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War served our nation under the most trying conditions, at a time when the nation was divided in its support; and WHEREAS, more than 300,000 service members were wounded in Vietnam, approximately 75,000 were severely disabled and of the 58,000 killed, 1952 were from the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, since their return, these veterans have contributed tremendously to their communities, states, and nation, in an effort to advance the American ideals and aims for which they fought; and WHEREAS, we as citizens of the great State of Florida must never forget the pain and suffering that lingers today for the men and women who fought, with honor and distinction, in the name of freedom and democracy for all; and WHEREAS, October 20, 2000, has been set aside as a day to pay tribute to and welcome home our sons and daughters who have contributed to the security of the United States through honorable military service in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, the people of the great State of Florida, in conjunction with the Welcome Home Day Foundation, acknowledge the courage, sacrifice, honor and positive achievements of our nation's Vietnam veterans and their families, and firmly represent that we proudly welcome them home; NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jeb Bush, Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby extend greetings and best wishes to all observing Welcome Home Day, October 20, 2000.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of Florida to be affixed at Tallahassee, the Capital, this 27th day of June in the year of our Lord two thousand.
Jeb
Bush
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