CITY OF ORLANDO
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM

Items Types:
Awards/Presentations/Recognitions 		For Meeting of:
March 31, 2014
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Exhibits: Yes On File (City Clerk) : Yes Draft Only: No
Grant Received by City?: No
Subject:
Proclaiming March 30, 2014 "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in the City of Orlando
Summary:
During the years of 1959 to 1975, United States combat troops were involved in fighting in the Vietnam War. During those years, more than 58,000 Americans lost their lives and more than 300,000 U.S. soldiers were wounded. 
 
Since 2007, both U.S. Congress and U.S. Senate have passed resolutions proclaiming March 30, "National Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day."
 
Mayor Dyer will call upon Dave Arnott (Special Assistant to Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer and Orlando Police Department SWAT Team Training Coordinator) who provides staff support to the Mayor's Veteran's Advisory Council.
 
Mayor Dyer will present the proclamation to Michael Waldrop, Chairman of the Mayor's Veterans Advisory Committee and Vinnie Monitto, Treasurer of the Mayor's Veterans Advisory Council and Board Member of Vietnam Veterans of American Chapter 755 Board Member.
Fiscal & Efficiency Data: No fiscal impact
Recommended Action:
Proclaim March 31, 2014 "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day" in the City of Orlando
Agenda Item attachment(s) on file in the City Clerks Office.
Note: All agenda items must be in the City Clerk's office by Noon Friday, six(6) business days prior to the regular Monday City Council meeting.
Contact: Dave Arnott
Approved By:

Department Date and Time
Communications 3/17/2014 9:28 AM
City Clerk 3/17/2014 9:30 AM
ATTACHMENTS:
Name: Description: Type:
Vietnam_Proc.docx Proclamation Backup Material
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