SACRAMENTO – Performing Governor Eleni Kounalakis at this time issued a proclamation declaring September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day.
The textual content of the proclamation and a replica might be discovered beneath:
PROCLAMATION
On this eleventh day of September, we mark 23 years since our nation got here below devastating assault by terrorists in search of to destroy our spirit and cherished values. On Patriot Day, we honor the dear lives misplaced on this tragedy, and the heroism of all of the brave first responders and civilians who rushed into hurt’s method to assist others.
At the moment we additionally pay tribute to the selfless people who answered the decision to defend their fellow Individuals, unified in grief and an unshakeable resolve to guard our freedoms and lifestyle. Within the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, 776 Californians had been among the many greater than 7,000 Individuals who died defending our democracy.
With state flags at half-staff on this present day of remembrance, allow us to honor the reminiscence of these we have now misplaced and acknowledge all of the survivors and heroes whose power and perseverance replicate the perfect of our nation.
NOW THEREFORE I, ELENI KOUNALAKIS, Performing Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2024, as Patriot Day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF I’ve hereunto set my hand and brought about the Nice Seal of the State of California to be affixed this 10th day of September 2024.
ELENI KOUNALAKISPerforming Governor of California
ATTEST:SHIRLEY N. WEBER, Ph.D.Secretary of State