Huntsville proclaims Veterans Week in special recognition of veterans and military families

The City of Huntsville observes November 1-11 as Veterans Week to show special recognition to veterans and military families for their past and present sacrifices to keep America safe.

“There is no community in the country that admires and respects its veterans more than Huntsville,” Mayor Tommy Battle said in a news release. “Through Nov. 11, we will celebrate this special week by participating in ceremonies, honors and events designed to show our veterans how much we appreciate their courage and sacrifice.”

When the mayor issued a proclamation celebrating Veterans Week, he encouraged Huntsville residents to recognize those who have served in the armed forces.

“As a community, as a country, we recognize the immense sacrifices veterans have made for the common good,” Battle said. “These include the time we spend away from our loved ones, the physical and mental challenges that come with military service, and the responsibility of protecting and defending the greatest country in the world.”

Veterans Week concludes on Monday, November 11th with the Veterans Day Breakfast and Veterans Day Parade in downtown Huntsville.

Veterans Week Proclamation from Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle:

Whereas, The United States began the tradition of officially recognizing and honoring its veterans in 1938 in the form of “Armistice Day” in legislation, with the date, November 11, the anniversary of the signing of the Armistice ending World War I, ” “dedicated to the cause of the world” was peace and to be celebrated thereafter”; And

Whereas, In 1954, Congress amended the law to recognize the sacrifices of our World War II and Korean War veterans and rename the holiday “Veterans Day.” And

Whereas, President Dwight Eisenhower called on “all veterans, their organizations, and the entire citizenry to unite to ensure a proper and widespread observance of this day”; And

Whereas, Huntsville has sent many of its sons and daughters into military service to defend our great nation; And

Whereas, Many veterans have migrated to Huntsville and continued their service in a variety of capacities to serve our community and continue to make significant contributions to our nation's defense. And

Whereas, The City of Huntsville would like to express its support, gratitude and deepest appreciation to all of our veterans who have served honorably in times of peace and conflict in defense of our nation and the cause of freedom around the world.

Therefore, I would now like to announce that I, Mayor Tommy Battle, hereby proclaim November 1-11, 2024 as Veterans Week in Huntsville, Alabama and call on all citizens to celebrate this time with appropriate programs and events and to thank our veterans .

Dated October 31, 2024.