Proclamation: Veterans’ Week

WHEREAS Veterans’ Week is a time to honour Canadian veterans and soldiers made up of the young and old who share a common goal of keeping our country strong, proud and free;

AND WHEREAS Canada has a long history of providing military assistance in order to secure peace around the world;

AND WHEREAS Peace and Freedom are not just words, they are values and beliefs worthy of sacrifice yesterday, today and tomorrow;

AND WHEREAS Canadian sacrifice and valour will be remembered forever as a rich legacy of peace, freedom and identity;

NOW THEREFORE, to show support for our veterans and their families, I, Mayor Ted Walker, do hereby proclaim

November 5 to 11, 2021 as Veterans’ Week in the Township of Tay.