National Military and Veterans Appreciation Month

WHEREAS, the freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today are direct results of the blood shed and continued vigilance given by the United States Armed Forces over the history of our great nation; and

 WHEREAS, the sacrifices that such members of the United States Armed Forces and of the family members that support them, have preserved the liberties that have enriched this nation making it unique in the world community; and

 WHEREAS, the United States Congress, in two thousand and four, passed a resolution proclaiming May as National Military Appreciation Month, calling all Americans to remember those who gave their lives in defense of freedom and to honor the men and women of all of our Armed Services who have served and are now serving our country, together with their families; and

WHEREAS, the months of May and June were selected for this display of patriotism because during these months, we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day and Flag Day: 

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert Bentley, Governor of Alabama, do hereby proclaim the month of May 2012 as

National Military and Veterans Appreciation Month

in the state of Alabama by honoring Alabama’s military and veterans, their families and children in announcing our support of Alabama’s Home Alive and Well National Veterans Service Initiative in the areas of employment, education health and homelessness, and encourage all citizens, families, and organizations to join in showing our gratitude by the appropriate display of flags and ribbons during this period, and in the greatest way possible, thank a veteran for their service and extend a helping hand to those who desire services in the areas of health, education, employment or homelessness.

Given Under My Hand and the Great Seal of the Office of the Governor at the State Capitol in the City of Montgomery on the 22nd day of May 2012.

 

Governor Robert Bentley