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BILL NO. 21-51 RESOLUTION NO. ______ A SPECIAL RESOLUTION BY SOUTH BEND COMMON COUNCIL SECOND DISTRICT MEMBER HENRY DAVIS, JR., AND AT LARGE COUNCIL MEMBER RACHEL TOMAS MORGAN COMMEMORATING VETERANS’ DAY 2021, HONORING ALL VETERANS AND SUPPORTING THE MISSION OF “GET WET FOR A VET, INC.” Whereas, in November 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11, as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I; and Whereas, in 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower changed Armistice Day to Veterans Day and expanded the commemoration to all veterans “in order that a grateful Nation might pay appropriate homage to veterans of all its wars”; and Whereas, President Eisenhower’s vision of Veterans Day remains as sacred today as it was in 1954 to: “let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain”; and Whereas, locally, “Get Wet for a Vet, Inc.” embodies the honor due veterans in its mission statement: “We work with all of you to benefit the community by helping local Veterans who have fought so vigorously for our freedom”; and Whereas, since 2013 “GWAV” has donated tens of thousands of dollars to veteran- oriented organizations such as: the Miller’s Homeless Veteran Center, the Department of American Veterans, and CVMA “Vets helping Vets”, St. Joseph County Blue Star Moms, Michiana “Stop 22”, Marine Riders, St. Joseph County Department of Veterans Affairs Volunteer Fund, Combat Veterans 14-3 and Army Riders Chapter 118; and Whereas, GWAV is currently involved in the planning and construction of a “tiny” house village for local veterans. Now, Therefore, be it publicly and proudly proclaimed as follow: Section I. The sacrifices made by American veterans should be remembered and honored each and every day, but especially so on the day proclaimed by our Nation as Veterans Day. Section II. At the same time, the sacrifices made by the families of veterans should also be remembered and honored each and every day. Section III. The contributions of organizations such as Get Wet for a Vet, Inc., which supports veterans through both words and deeds, should be acknowledged and encouraged. Signed and Approved this 8th day of November 2021 in the City of South Bend, County of St. Joseph, in the State of Indiana. Special Resolution 21-51