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Proclamation - Memorial Day 2024 (5min)
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Date of BOCC Meeting: May 13, 2024
Request for Board Action:
Agenda Text
The Board is requested to proclaim Memorial Day 2024 in remembrance of Durham County’s known 375 soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen who died at war and all those who have died in service to the United States during both peacetime and wartime in defense of our country’s democratic values and freedoms.
Alignment with Strategic Plan: This request for Board action aligns with Strategic Goal #1: Community Empowerment and Enrichment. This resolution enriches the community by honoring Durham County’s 375 known war dead and recognizing the ultimate sacrifice they made in service to our country.
Resource Persons: Lois Harvin-Ravin, Director of Durham County Veterans Services; Linzie Atkins, Veterans Service Officer Supervisor.
County Manager’s Recommendation: The County Manager recommends that the Board proclaims May 27, 2024 as Memorial Day in Durham County.
Signature
County Manager: ____________________________