Office of the Governor
State of Missouri
Proclamation
WHEREAS,
the people of the United States live in freedom because of the contributions and
sacrifices made by the men and women of our Armed Forces; and
WHEREAS,
approximately 610,000 Missouri veterans of World Wars I and II, Korea,
Vietnam, Desert Storm and peacetime service continue to exemplify the
high American ideals of bravery, patriotism and dedication to democracy;
and
WHEREAS,
more than 300,000 service members were wounded in Vietnam, approximately
75,000 were severely disabled and of the 58,000 killed, 1,413 were from
the State of Missouri; and
WHEREAS,
the people of Missouri recognize the courage, sacrifice and honor of
Vietnam veterans, their families and loved ones; and
WHEREAS,
we owe our veterans a debt we can never fully repay:
NOW,
THEREFORE, I, MEL CARNAHAN, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MISSOURI,
do hereby proclaim October 20, 2000, to be
WELCOME HOME
DAY
in Missouri and urge all citizens to join me in commencing our Vietnam veterans for their
devotion to our state and nation.
IN
TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be
affixed the Great Seal of the State of Missouri in the City of
Jefferson, this 15th day of March, 2000.
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