Staff Report

                                    P-6-09

P R O C L A M A T I O N
                                                                                   
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOWIE, MARYLAND CELEBRATING MEMORIAL DAY 2009, BY HONORING
THOSE WHOSE LIVES WERE GIVEN IN SERVICE
TO THEIR COUNTRY

 WHEREAS, the tradition of Memorial Day dates back to an order issued by General John A. Logan, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic, calling for the graves of fallen soldiers to be strewn with flowers or otherwise decorated on May 30, 1868; and

 WHEREAS, this simple act of remembrance has evolved over time, through military regulations and practice, into fitting testimonials of respect for the heroism and patriotism of those fallen soldiers and has become a traditional ceremony held each May on Memorial Day; and

 WHEREAS, the veterans’ organizations of Bowie join together each Memorial Day to remember and to honor all those who gave their lives in the service of their country.

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED that on Memorial Day 2009, the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland, expresses its undying gratitude to all those who gave their lives to protect our freedom, and offers this proclamation as a token of respect for those Americans; and

INTRODUCED AND PASSED by the Council of the City of Bowie, Maryland at a Regular Meeting on May 18, 2009.

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G. Frederick Robinson, Mayor
Attest:

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Pamela A. Fleming, City Clerk