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Memorial Day Proclamation
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Summary and Background Information:
The city's 51st Annual Memorial Day Parade will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 25, 2015 to honor those who serve our nation and paid the ultimate price for freedom. Commerce City also will host a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. to remember those who died serving our country at Veteran's Memorial Park. This year, two grand marshals will lead the parade: Korean War veteran Mr. Albert Amador, Jr. and Sergeant Major Jeffery Polliard, who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom. The largest parade in Colorado, the annual event attracts military organizations, community members and service groups who participate to honor service men and women. The proclamation is given to American Legion Post 151 to recognize their contributions to the veteran and broader Commerce City communities.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): M. Halstead
Staff Member Presenting: City Council
Financial Impact: $0
Funding Source: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Approve as presented.
Suggested Motion: I move to approve proclamation 15-18, recognizing May 25, 2015 as Memorial Day in Commerce City.