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Memorial Day Proclamation - 2016

WHEREAS, our ancestors shaped the structure of our political system, laid the groundwork

for higher discoveries in science and medical research, started long-lasting traditions that enrich our

heritage, and fought in wars so that future generations would have freedom; and

WHEREAS, it is important on Memorial Day to cherish the memories of our friends and

family members who have died, and to remember their contributions towards making our lives

better; and

WHEREAS, the veterans who fought and died for our country helped preserve the freedoms

and rights guaranteed to all people under the U.S. Constitution; and

WHEREAS, Memorial Day gives us the opportunity to reflect on the past and renew our

patriotism so that we may continue to live in freedom and seek peace so that our veterans will not

have died in vain;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jay Inslee, Governor of the state of Washington, do hereby

proclaim May 30, 2016 as

Memorial Day

in Washington and I urge all people in our state to join me in honoring those who have died for this

country.http://www.dva.wa.gov/memorial-day-events-statewide-list