Vietnam War Veterans Day

The proclamation from the Governor has been transcribed below:

THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

A Proclamation

Whereas, Today we recognize the more than three million Americans who served in the 'Vietnam 'War and the nearly 58,000 men and women who died or were lost during the war; and

Whereas, Throughout our country's history thousands of Massachusetts citizens have fought in wars and conflicts to defend our safety and way of life; and

Whereas, Their legacy of patriotism and dedication to country is an inspiration to all Americans; and

Whereas, It is appropriate that all Massachusetts citizens remember the bravery of those who gave their lives, so that their sacrifices serve as a reminder of the cost of our freedom, 

Now, Therefore, I, Charles D. Baker, Governor of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, do hereby proclaim March 29th, 2021, to be, 

VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY 

And urge all the citizens of the Commonwealth to take cognizance of this event and participate fittingly in its observance.

Given at the Executive Chamber in Boston, this twenty-ninth day of March, in the year two thousand and twenty-one, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the two hundred and forty-fourth.

BY HIS EXCELLENCY 

Charles D. Baker
GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH 

Karyn E. Polito
LT. GOVERNOR OF THE COMMONWEALTH 

If you are a Veteran and need assistance, please reach out to our Veterans' Service Officer, Bob Upton at 617-993-2725. Other Veteran info can be found here: https://www.belmont-ma.gov/veterans-services-officer