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PROCLAMATION
SEPTEMBER 11
“NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE”
WHEREAS: On September 11, 2001, the American people endured the worst attack on U.S. soil in our nation’s
history with courage and heroism; and
WHEREAS: In response to this tragedy, Americans across the country united together across differences to stand
together, to see each other’s humanity, to grieve together, to take care of one another and to do the hard work of
rebuilding and uplifting neighborhood by neighborhood; and
WHEREAS: The Serve America Act, passed by Congress and enacted into law on April 21, 2009, recognized
September 11th as an annual “National Day of Service and Remembrance”; and
WHEREAS: On the anniversary of the September 11th attacks, it is fitting to pay tribute to the strength and
resilience of the American people through service to our nation and our communities; and
WHEREAS: By serving on this National Day of Service and Remembrance we honor those killed and injured,
pay tribute to those who responded in service and compassion, and honor those who continue to serve our country,
including active-duty and reserve soldiers and their families, veterans, and first-responders; and
WHEREAS: On September 11, 2023, and the days preceding and following this day, community members in
Kittitas County have an opportunity to honor the fallen and commemorate the continued American spirit of
resilience through service. Stepping forward to serve in a remarkable spirit of unity, honor, and compassion, this
year’s September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance projects will help strengthen our communities
while memorializing the events of that fateful day, and;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners do
hereby proclaim September 11th a Day of Service and Remembrance in Kittitas County, Washington, and call
upon our citizens to honor the lives of those lost by participating in community service and remembrance
ceremonies on this day and throughout the year.
Adopted this 5th day of September 2023.
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cory Wright, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner