RES 95-43 VETERAN'S DAY RECOGNITION Resolution 95-43
A RESOLUTION of the City of Bainbridge Island,
Washington, recognizing Veteran's Day, November 11, 1995
to honor 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 i1, 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 in the United States armed forces; and
WHEREAS, 1995 marked the 50th. anniversary of the end of World War II, one of the
bloodiest wars in history;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council in passing this resolution
hereby expresses its appreciation to and bestows honor upon those men and women who served
in the U.S. armed forces in the many conflicts throughout the world in defense of our freedom
and justice for all.
PASSED by the City Council this 2nd day of November, 1995.
APPROVED by the Mayor this 3rd
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK: October 31, 1995
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL: November 2, 1995
RESOLUTION NO. 95-43
day of November, 1995
Janet K. West, Mayor