City of Grand Junction, State of Colorado

Proclamation

Whereas,

the freedom and security that the citizens of the United States enjoy are the direct result of the continued vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces; and

Whereas,

the sacrifices of the members of the United States Armed Forces and the family members that support them preserve the liberties that have enriched this nation; and

Whereas,

the City of Grand Junction recognizes and honors high school seniors who have chosen to serve in the United States Armed Forces following high school graduation; and

Whereas,

the community support provided to families as their son or daughter transition into military service is invaluable; and

Whereas,

the Grand Junction City Council recognizes the benefit and importance of the selfless act of service to which these brave young men and women commit.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Anna Stout, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Grand Junction, do hereby recognize April 29, 2023 as

“High School Military Commitment Recognition Day”

in the City of Grand Junction and encourage all citizens to show gratitude and support for these young men and women.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official Seal of the City of Grand Junction this 10^th day of April 2023.

Mayor