From the Desk of Mayor Eric H. Jones Nov. - Dec. 2019 WHO’S WHO In City Government OFFICIALS Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr. Vice Mayor THANKFULNESS IS ALWAYS IN SEASON Brian C. Johnson As we come to the close of this year, we have much to be Day".... Realizing...
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From the Desk of Mayor Eric H. Jones Nov. - Dec. 2019 WHO’S WHO In City Government OFFICIALS Mayor Eric H. Jones, Jr. Vice Mayor THANKFULNESS IS ALWAYS IN SEASON Brian C. Johnson As we come to the close of this year, we have much to be Day".... Realizing that peace was equally preserved by vet- thankful for, as a nation, as a city, and as individuals. erans of WW II and Korea, Congress was requested to make CITY Commissioner However, we are not born grateful creatures. Take a baby for this day an occasion to honor those who have served Felicia Brunson just a little while and you’ll probably hold in your arms what America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a could be best described as a schizophrenic! One minute coo- bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day....A law ing, the next crying; one minute silent, the next screaming; passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of one minute friendly looking into your eyes, the next flailing Veterans Day to the fourth Mon
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