Mayor Mike Pavey signs a proclamation for Rushville Freedom Tribute Days.  Pictured left to right are Tom Stump, Mayor Pavey, Patty Caudell and Larry Mull. This Proclamation will be presented on Aug. 31 at the Rush County Fairgrounds when the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Vietnam Wall comes to Rushville Aug. 30 -Sept. 3.

TO ALL WHOM THESE PRESENTS MAY COME, GREETINGS:

WHEREAS, the greatest acknowledgment of our freedom is to honor our Armed Forces veterans who have sacrificed and, in many instances, paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

WHEREAS, since the establishment of the original 13 states, Americans have been willing to fight and die to preserve their individual rights guaranteed in the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights: and

WHEREAS, throughout the generations, their sacrifices have preserved our unique form of government dedicated to human rights and respect for the individual: and

WHEREAS, in honor of these dedicated men and women, we pledge our continued defense of our nation so that their sacrifice will stand before the entire world as a tribute to the spirit and determination of a people dedicated to the principles of freedom and democracy;

NOW, THEREFORE, I Michael P. Pavey, Mayor of the City of Rushville, do hereby proclaim Aug. 30-Sept. 3, 2023 as RUSHVILLE FREEDOM TRIBUTE DAYS and urge all citizens to honor our veterans and rededicate themselves to the preservation of our liberties under the Constitution.

Source: City of Rushville