RES 92-48 HONORING MEN AND WOMEN WHO'VE SERVED IN THE ARMED FORCESRESOLUTION NO. 92-48
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, honoring the men and women who have
served in the United States armed forces.
WHEREAS, in 1919 President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed
November 11, Armistice Day, to remind Americans of the
tragedies of War; and.
WHEREAS, a law was adopted in 1938, officially making
November 11, a federal holiday; and
WHEREAS, the Congress changed the name of the
holiday to Veteran's Day in 1954, to honor all men and women
who served i~ the United States armed forces; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Bainbridge Island as follows:
The City Council hereby expresses its appreciation to
and bestows honor upon those men and women who served in the
armed forces of the United States of America.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATE ·
RALPH W. EELLS, Finance Director