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WHEREAS, there exists, today thousands of local men and
women who served in the armed forces to protect and preserve
the freedoms all Americans enjoy; and
WHEREAS, some veterans, particularly Vietnam and Desert
stom era their return and nd haveasuffered igreat hardship, emotional stress
and physical difficulties; and
WHEREAS, veterans, many disabled, represent a significant
share of the country's homeless population and although
veterans often bring qualifications to the marketplace suchias
job - skills, experience, and maturity. Qualities
employers admire in job- seekers; many veterans have encountered
difficulty in securing employment; and
WHEREAS, Veterans Employment Representatives assigned to
the local office of the California Employment Development
Department, are committed to ensuring that veterans receive the
services and programs to which they are entitled, and promoting
employer interest in hiring veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and City Council of the City of
Lake Elsinore 27th day of
proclaim May 3 9, 1993 as "HIRE A VETERAN WEEK" o WEEK" and calleon
local employers, organized labor, veteran organizations and
state and local government to lend their support to this
campaign to increase employment opportunities and
women who have served in our nation in the military.
GARY M. WASHBURN, MAYOR
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
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