PROCLAMATION

 

“EMPLOY A VET WEEK”

 November 5-11, 2006

 

 

            WHEREAS, veterans in North Carolina represent a strong and productive part of the State’s work force; and

 

            WHEREAS, traditionally, many veterans released from service begin their civilian careers here in North Carolina.  Because these brave men and women have served with honor, they deserve the right and the opportunity to pursue quality employment at a competitive wage; and

 

            WHEREAS, for more than 200 years, our communities and our State have been built with the help of veterans who served their country during peace and war to keep our democracy safe.  These courageous men and women who served with honor give all Tar Heel citizens a sense of pride; and

 

            WHEREAS, as employers and co-workers, it is not only proper, but in our public and economic interest, to take advantage of this tremendous resource by providing employment opportunities to our veterans already in the work force, and to the number of veterans who are leaving the military; and

 

            WHEREAS, veterans have valuable skills, learned both in military and civilian life.  They deserve the chance to put those skills to work here at home;

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, I, KENNETH R. KORNEGAY, Mayor of the Town of Elizabethtown, do hereby proclaim November 5-11, 2006, as “EMPLOY A VET WEEK” in the Town of Elizabethtown and urge the employment of veterans by North Carolina businesses.

 

            Adopted this the 2nd  day of  October, 2006.

 

                                                                                               

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                                                                                    Kenneth R. Kornegay, Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

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Juanita Hester, Town Clerk