Press Release - Thursday, February 28, 2008
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Blagojevich Administration honors those who died in Desert Storm
SPRINGFIELD - On the 17th anniversary of the cease fire announcement of the Persian Gulf War, the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) held a memorial service today at the State Capitol for the 14 Illinois service members who lost their lives during Operation Desert Storm. Governor Rod R. Blagojevich issued a proclamation declaring today as Desert Storm Remembrance Day in Illinois.
"Today, citizens throughout Illinois and across the country will join together to honor those who served during Operation Desert Storm for their valor and selflessness," said Gov. Blagojevich. "These extraordinary individuals served their country loyally. We vow to always remember their sacrifice and dedication to this great nation."
"We are honored to be able to pay tribute to the brave men and women who lost their lives during Operation Desert Storm," Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Director Tammy Duckworth said. "Many brave United States service members lost their lives and fourteen were from Illinois. Today, we thank them for their bravery and pledge to honor their memories always."
The text of the Governor's proclamation follows:
WHEREAS, since the birth of this great nation, millions of brave American men and women have courageously answered the call to defend their country's ideals of freedom and democracy; and
WHEREAS, seventeen years ago, over 600,000 members of the United States Armed Forces risked their lives in the Persian Gulf to liberate Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm, some making the ultimate sacrifice for their country; and
WHEREAS, the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces during Operation Desert Storm have earned the gratitude and respect of their nation; and
WHEREAS, the observance of the 17th anniversary of Operation Desert Storm allows citizens throughout Illinois, and across the country, the opportunity to honor those who served during this conflict for their valor and selflessness:
THEREFORE, I, Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor of the State of Illinois, do hereby proclaim February 28, 2008 as DESERT STORM REMEMBRANCE DAY in Illinois, and urge all citizens to honor those who courageously served their country during Operation Desert Storm.
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