Proclamation - Naming July 4th, 2008 as Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Day in Comal County

Proclamation

 

Naming July 4th, 2008 as

Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Day

in Comal County

 

          WHEREAS, Independence Day has become a day of remembrance to honor the creative gifts of men and women in the pursuit of peace since July 4, 1776; and

 WHEREAS, Americans, across the generations, have experienced freedom's power to overcome tyranny and inspire hope in times of trial to defend and advance liberty in lands far away from our shores; and

WHEREAS, today, as in the early days after the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, America continues to proclaim liberty throughout the world, and we remain a country full of hope and promise where opportunity thrives, where all stand equal before the law, and where our freedoms are celebrated; and

WHEREAS, members of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association gather together today to remember the courage, teamwork and sacrifice of their fellow soldiers, and with this sense of camaraderie, welcome them on this, the 25th Anniversary of the formation of their organization; and

WHEREAS, the members of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association are dedicated to enhancing and preserving the cohesiveness and traditions of valor of the nearly 40,000 helicopter pilots that made up the rotary wing aircrews that flew in the Vietnam War; and

WHEREAS, Americans live in freedom because of the enduring legacy of these brave pilots and Comal County is proud and honored that more than 2,000 of these revered pilots, accompanied by nearly 3,000 of their family members, are reunited again today, as a new generation of Americans continues to defend our Nation and spread freedom throughout the Middle East; and

WHEREAS, it is with distinct pleasure that I officially proclaim today, July 4th, 2008, as Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association Day in Comal County, and express my sincere gratitude to these brave Pilots and all other Military Veterans, for the courage they demonstrated and for the sacrifices they made, by their dedication to duty and love of country.

 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that on behalf of the citizens of Comal County, I offer a warm “Welcome Home” to the members of the Vietnam Helicopter Pilots Association and their families, and extend my best wishes to all on this Independence Day. May God bless you, and may God continue to bless the United State of America.

 

            Delivered this 4th day of July, 2008. 

 

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