State of Montana

State of Montana Current Governor Judy Martz Web Site Issued by former Governor Marc Racicot  Montana Official State Web Site Montana Veterans Affairs Division We are not updating this part of the Web site. Some links may be out of date, and a State might currently have different Governor.

 

July 5, 2000 Mr. Kenneth J. Doyle III Executive Director Welcome Home Day Foundation for Vietnam Veterans 12335 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 103  Los Angeles, CA 90025 Dear Mr. Doyle: Thank you for your letter suggesting I join with other governors in proclaiming October 20 as Welcome Home Day for Vietnam Veterans. As you know, our office does not issue proclamations. However, having served in the Army, I do wish you and the Welcome Home Day Foundation well with your project and assure you that Montanans are well attuned to military issues. I am pleased to acknowledge the courage, sacrifice, and positive achievements of our nation's Vietnam veterans and their families, and to welcome them home. During the conflict, over 300,000 soldiers were wounded, 75,000 disabled, and 58,000 killed. Thousands spent time in prison camps, and 268 Montanans paid the ultimate price. Your efforts are appreciated; good luck with your endeavors.

 

Note:  To reduce the file size and download time of this page, the borders have been removed and the exact wording of the proclamation is entered in HTML.  The State seal and the Governor's signature are  low-res scans of the original proclamation.

 

 

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