2020 Memorial Day Proclamation

Read at the City Council Meeting held on May 19, 2020

Whereas, since our Nation's founding, America's sons and daughters have given their lives in service to our country. From Concord and Gettysburg to Marne and Normandy, from Inchon and Khe Sanh to Baghdad and Kandahar, they departed our world as heroes and gave their lives for a cause greater than themselves. 

Whereas, on Memorial Day. We pay tribute to those who have paid the ultimate price to defend the United States and the principles upon which America was founded. 

Whereas, today, Americans from all backgrounds and corners of our country serve with valor, courage, and distinction in the United States Armed Forces. They stand shoulder to shoulder with the giants of our Nation's history, writing their own chapter in the American story. Many of today's warriors know what it means to lose a friend too soon, and all our service members and their families understand the true meaning of sacrifice. 

Whereas, this Memorial Day, we express our deepest appreciation to the men and women in uniform who gave their last full measure of devotion so we might live in freedom. We cherish their memory and pray for the peace for which they laid down their lives. We mourn with the families and friends of those we have lost, and hope they find comfort in knowing their loved ones died with honor. We ask for God's grace to protect those fighting in distant lands, and we renew our promise to support our troops, their families, and our veterans. Their unwavering devotion inspires us all - they are the best of America. 

Whereas, it is our sacred duty to preserve the legacy of these brave Americans, and it remains our charge to work for peace, freedom, and security. Let us always strive to uphold the founding principles they died defending; let their legacy continue to inspire our Nation; and let this solemn lesson of service and sacrifice be taught to future generations of Americans. 

Whereas, there have been many local veterans who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. THEREFORE, be it proclaimed by the City of Kyle that, in honor of all Kyle area veterans, who have paid the ultimate sacrifice, The Mayor and City Council of the City of Kyle resolve that May 25th, 2020 as "MEMORIAL DAY IN KYLE". We recognize Alfredo Lopez and Michael Dorman two sons of Kyle who paid the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam campaign.  We additionally recognize Central Texas AMVET Post 115 and the Kyle Buda VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS POST 12058 for their efforts in recognizing our veterans who have given their lives for their country this Memorial Day of 2020.   

SIGNED AND ENTERED THIS 19th DAY OF MAY, 2020.