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LEE COUNTY <br /> Committed Today for a Better Tomorrow <br /> PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS,a century ago 4.7 million American families sent their sons and daughters off to World <br /> War I, including more than 87,000 North Carolinians; and, <br /> WHEREAS,the resources of our entire nation were brought to bear on the war effort that was to <br /> be "the war to end all wars"; and, <br /> WHEREAS, 116,516 Americans gave their lives in the war, including 629 Tar Heels that were killed <br /> in action, 204 that perished from battle wounds, and 1,542 that succumbed to disease; and, <br /> WHEREAS, an additional 200,000 Americans were physically wounded in World War I, including <br /> more than 3,600 that returned to North Carolina, and countless others that suffered for the rest <br /> of their lives from mental scars and combat trauma; and, <br /> WHEREAS,the tolling of bells is a traditional expression of honor and remembrance for Armistice <br /> Day-a day dedicated to the cause of world peace; and, <br /> WHEREAS, in November 2018 the world will commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the <br /> Armistice that ended the fighting in World War I at 11:00 a.m., November 11, 1918-the eleventh <br /> hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Lee County Board of Commissioners proclaim <br /> November 11, 2018 as World War I Remembrance Day in Lee County, North Carolina and call <br /> upon residents to observe this day -the 100th Anniversary of Armistice Day - by remembering <br /> and honoring Veterans of our Armed Services for their sacrifices and efforts to secure world <br /> peace and to protect our country and our freedoms. <br /> Dated this the 5th day of November, 2018. <br /> 624,..it...at.1.4-7),7.11,4...---- <br /> (.0:1.4"-----'' Amy M. Dalrymple, Chair <br /> if/ CIP - ----:=4: :s, <br /> "'_ ► Lee County Board of Commissioners <br /> ° . ... -4;11 Igir ' <br /> ;'Nki ...- . j:t- '"7"'f'... <br /> 1 le) . 2 ;Ii' . ,, ,,,' <br /> ATTEST . CA. fk / NORTH CAROLINA LEE COUNTY <br /> ft ji-,iti sh <br /> `4 '` "''""�`- Presented for re istration on this d <br /> nifer G'; :le, Clerk g y <br /> of !10x,-20, /8 at ;_AMS; 0 <br /> recorded in Book_.___Page £f] <br /> Pamela G. Britt, Register of Deeds <br />