GOV. PATERSON PROCLAIMS NOV. 11 AS VETERANS' DAY
October 29, 2008
October 29, 2008
ALBANY, N.Y., Oct. 29 -- Gov. David Paterson, D-N.Y., has issued the following proclamation:
Whereas, each year since 1926, America has set aside a national day of commemoration to honor the men and women who have served in our Nation's Armed Forces and to express our appreciation for their service in times of peace and war; and
Whereas, once celebrated as Armistice Day to recognize the end of World War I, November 11th marks this official observance - now know . . .
Whereas, each year since 1926, America has set aside a national day of commemoration to honor the men and women who have served in our Nation's Armed Forces and to express our appreciation for their service in times of peace and war; and
Whereas, once celebrated as Armistice Day to recognize the end of World War I, November 11th marks this official observance - now know . . .