HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-03-24 Proclamation - National Medal of Honor DayOffice of the Mayor
City of Tukwila, Washington
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in combat across all
branches of the United States military; and
WHEREAS, President Abraham Lincoln signed legislation from Congress creating the
Medal of Honor in 1861 with the first Medal being awarded in 1863; and
WHEREAS, our country has celebrated National Medal of Honor Day on March 25 since
the holiday was first created by Congress and signed into law in 1990; and
WHEREAS, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation established a national
Moment of Honor in 2021 to encourage all Americans to pause, reflect, and pay tribute
to these heroes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila recognizes men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces;
NOW THEREFORE, I, Thomas McLeod, Mayor of the City of Tukwila, do hereby
proclaim March 25, 2025, as:
National Medal of Honor Day
in the City of Tukwila and encourage all community residents to join me in recognizing
this special observance.
Signed this 24th day of March, 2025.
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Thomas McLeod, Mayor