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Proclamation <br />Veterans Day 2018 <br />WHEREAS, America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity and <br />justice for all; and <br />WHEREAS, America has called on her men and women in uniform to protect our <br />national security, to preserve our rights and freedoms and to keep our democracy safe; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, through their steadfast defense of America's ideals, our service <br />members have ensured our country still stands strong, our founding principles still shine, <br />and nations around the world know the blessings of freedom; and <br />WHEREAS, on Veterans Day November 11, 2018, we recognize the men and <br />women of our Armed Forces who valiantly defended these values throughout our <br />Nation's History; and <br />WHEREAS, we also remember and pay tribute to the American armed forces <br />whose courage and sacrifice secures our freedom, keeps the peace and defends our <br />values around the world; <br />NOW, THEREFORE, the Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners do hereby <br />proclaim November 11, 2018 as National Veterans Day and call upon our citizens to <br />always remember and honor our veterans, and those who continue to serve this country <br />so willingly to preserve the principles of justice, freedom and democracy for all. <br />Adopted this 15t^ day of October, 2018. <br />Stephen M. Morris, Chairman <br />Cabarrus County Board of Commissioners <br />Page 77 <br />