Title: Veterans Week

Summary: Designates week of November 7-13, 2021, as "Veterans Week" in Florida.

Full Text:
WHEREAS, on May 13, 1938, the United States Congress approved an act designating November of each year as "Armistice Day" to honor veterans of World War I, and on June 1, 1954, in recognition of the greatest mobilization of servicemembers in our country's history for World War II, as well as the brave sacrifices of American soldiers during the Korean War, Congress renamed this holiday as "Vetera ns Day" to honor veterans of all wars, and WHEREAS, as home to more than 1.5 million veterans who nobly served in times of national peril, Florida's veteran population is the third largest in the United States, and WHEREAS, Florida's veteran Soldiers, Sa ilors, Airmen, Marines, Coast Guard members, Merchant Mariners, National Guard members, and Reservists, as well as all of those who have died WHEREAS, Gold Star Families are also recognized, as they have lost loved ones who made the ultimate sacrifice while protecting our country, NOW, THEREFORE, Be It Resolved by the House of Representatives of the State of Florida: That the men and women who answered our nation's call during times of war and peace are recognized and commended for their bravery and selflessness, and their families are thanked for supporting our servicemembers while they fought for our freedom ac ross the world. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the week of November-13, 2021, is designated as "Veterans Week" in the State of Florida in observance of the treasured freedom preserved for us by the sacrifice of many.