2017 Legion Week Proclamation

PROCLAMATION WHEREAS:

The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization providing services and assistance to Canada’s war veterans as well as to serving Canadian Forces personnel; and

WHEREAS:

The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada’s primary non-governmental organization ensuring that the memory of and sacrifices made by Canada’s military in the service of this nation and the peace and stability of the world shall never be forgotten; and

WHEREAS:

The Royal Canadian Legion represents tens of thousands of veterans and their families in the Province of British Columbia; and

WHEREAS:

The Royal Canadian Legion, comprised of 149 branches and approximately 55,000 members throughout British Columbia and the Yukon, raises several millions of dollars a year through many non-profit fund-raising activities at the community and branch level; and

WHEREAS:

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133 celebrates 83 years of service in 2017 and supports many community programs and activities benefiting veterans, seniors and youth within the City of Port Coquitlam; and

WHEREAS:

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #133 welcomes all members of our community, including Children and Youth, to join with their families during Legion Week and throughout the year, during meal service;

NOW THEREFORE:

I, Greg B. Moore, Mayor of the Corporation of the City of Port Coquitlam,

DO HEREBY PROCLAIM June 23 – June 30, 2017 as

“Legion Week”

Greg B. Moore Mayor