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ALABAMA PROCLAMATION
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WHEREAS, members of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War served our nation under the most trying conditions, at a time when the nation was divided in its support; andWHEREAS, more than 300,000 service members were wounded in Vietnam, approximately 75,000 were severely disabled and of the 58,000 killed, 1207 were from the state of Alabama; and WHEREAS, since their return, these veterans have contributed tremendously to their communities, states and nation, in an effort to advance the American ideals and aims for which they fought; and WHEREAS, we as residents of the great state of Alabama must never forget the pain and suffering that lingers today for the men and women who fought with honor and distinction, in the name of freedom and democracy for all; and WHEREAS, October 20, 2000, has been set aside as a day to pay tribute to and welcome home our sons and daughters who have contributed to the security of the United States through honorable military service in Vietnam; and WHEREAS, the people of the great state of Alabama, in conjunction with the Welcome Home Day Foundation, acknowledge the courage, sacrifice, honor and positive achievements of our nation's Vietnam veterans and their families, and we warmly and proudly welcome them home: NOW, THEREFORE, I, Don Siegelman, Governor of the State of Alabama, do hereby proclaim October 20, 2000, as
in the State of Alabama in honor of our Vietnam veterans and urge all Alabamians to remember and to reflect upon the contributions these extraordinary men and women have made to our country. GIVEN UNDER MY HAND and the Great Seal of the Governor's Office at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 19th day of June 2000. Don Siegelman |
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