Veterans Day Proclamation

Whereas, The Citizens of our State and Nation are able to live in freedom because of the contributions and sacrifices made by those who served in the Armed Forces of the United States in time of national peril; and

Whereas, There are approximately 3,000 Veterans in Union County and more than 760,000 Veterans in the State of Georgia who, by their continued devotion to the highest ideals of citizenship, constitute a foundation of both the strength and progress of this state; and

Whereas, It is a privilege and is in the best interest of our County, State and Nation that we express our gratitude to our Veterans whose sacrifices should serve as constant reminders of the high price of liberty; and

Now therefore, we do hereby proclaim Saturday, November 11, 2006 as a day to honor all veterans in Union County and the State of Georgia and the Courthouse will be closed on that date in honor of Veterans Day.

Signed this 1 day of November 2006 in Union County, Georgia by Commissioner Lamar Paris and Blairsville Mayor Jim Conley.