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On
Wednesday May 21, 2003, Bill King, director of the
United Seamen's Service was joined by CDR Bob Kennedy,
Norma Pillman & Frances Toves Booker from the
Military Sealift Command Office for the presentation and
signing of Proclamation No.2003-44, by Governor Felix
Perez Camacho proclaiming May 22, 2003 as
"National Maritime Day."
"Whereas,
in 1993, pursuant to a joint congressional resolution,
the President of the Unites States issued a proclamation
designating May 22 of each year as National Maritime
Day..."
The
proclamation highlighted significant contributions of
the Merchant Marines especially those who lost their
lives in WWII, and other conflicts as well as the
service and valor they demonstrated in the Korean,
Vietnam and Persian Gulf conflicts.
Camacho
also recognized the 54th anniversary of the Propeller
Club of Guam in the proclamation, pointing out that it
is one of 57 throughout the country.
"Whereas,
the Propeller Club of the United States, with 57 clubs
throughout the country, celebrates this day with many
different functions..."
Of the
recognition Camacho said in the proclamation, "In so
doing, I encourage all island residents to recognize and
honor the men and women, who have served out country
faithfully and wholeheartedly."
The proclamation was sealed with the Great Seal
of Guam and signed by Camacho and countersigned by
Lieutenant Governor
Kaleo Scott
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Wednesday May 21, 2003: CDR Bob Kennedy accepts a
Maritime Day Proclamation from Governor Felix P.
Camacho. Kennedy is commander of the Military
Sealift Command Office Guam.
To Kennedy's right
is Norma Pillman- MSCO, and to the Governor's left
are Bill King-director United Seamen Service
& Frances Toves Booker-MSCO.
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