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WHEREAS, members of the United States military have served in conflicts all
around the world fighting for the freedom of those who are
unable to fight for themselves; and
WHEREAS, on National POW*MIA Recognition Day, we give special honor to
the extraordinary patriots who have been prisoners of war and to
those who are still missing in action, we will not rest until we have
accounted for them all; and
WHEREAS, the POW*MIA flag is a symbol of our Nation's resolve never to
forget the service and great sacrifice of the heroes who have
carried out liberty's urgent and noble mission, even at the cost of
their freedom; and
WHEREAS, we express our deep appreciation to each of our Soldiers, Sailors,
Airmen, and Marines angtheir enduring commitment to achieve
the fullest possible accounting for all of our men and women in
uniform who have been prisoners of war or are missing in action.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, Mark Dahlquist, Mayor of Pocatello, and Rodney Burch,
Mayor of Chubbuck, do hereby proclaim September 18, 2026 as
POW*MIA RECOGNITION DAY
in our communities and encourage all citizens to take a moment to remember those
service members who are prisoners, missing, or serving overseas and to pray for
their return home.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunto set our hands and the seals of our Cities
this eighteenth day of September, in the year two thousand twenty-six.
MARK DAHLQU T RODNEY BURCH
MAYOR
CITY OF
PMATELLO
MAYOR
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