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PROCLAMATION <br />SEPTEMBER II..NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE' <br />WHEREAS: On September 11,2001, the American people endured the worst attack on U.S. soil in our nation's <br />history with courage and heroism; and <br />WHEREAS: In response to this tragedy, Americans across the country united together across differences to stand <br />together, to see each other's humanity, to grieve together, to take care of one another and to do the hard work of <br />rebuilding and uplifting neighborhood by neighborhood; and <br />WHEREAS: The Serve America Act, passed by Congress and enacted into law on April 27,2}}g,recognized <br />September 1 1tl' as an annual "National Day of Service and Remembrance"; and <br />WHEREAS: On the anniversary of the September 1 lft attacks, it is fitting to pay tribute to the strength and <br />resilience of the American people through service to our nation and our communities; and <br />WHEREAS: By serving on this National Day of Service and Remembrance we honor those killed and injured, <br />pay tribute to those who responded in service and compassion, and honor those who continue to serve ouriountry, <br />including active-duty and reserve soldiers and their families, veterans, and first-responders; and <br />WHEREAS: On September I 1, 2023, and the days preceding and following this day, community members in <br />Kittitas County have an opportunity to honor the fallen and commemorate the continued American spirit of <br />resilience through service. Stepping forward to serve in a remarkable spirit of unity, honor, and compassion, this <br />year's September I 1th National Day of Service and Remembrance projects will help strengthen our communities <br />while memorializingthe events of that fateful day, and; <br />NOW' THEREFORB BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the Board of Kittitas County Commissioners do <br />hereby proclaim September 1lth a Day of Service and Remembrance in Kittitas County, Washington, and call <br />upon our citizens to honor the lives of those lost by participating in community service and remembrance <br />ceremonies on this day and throughout the year. <br />Adopted this 5th day of September 2023. <br />AS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br />Vice-Chairman <br />ABSFNT <br />of the Board Laura Osiadaczo Commissioner