Governor Kulongoski recognizes the sacrifices made by military families when their loved ones are sent to war. House Bill 2762 – Military Family Appreciaton Day
“We hope this annual event will accomplish three goals: 1) shared learning – providing people an opportunity to learn and listen; 2) shared effort – through a symbolic act; and 3) an opportunity for fellowship – all aimed at breaking down barriers.
May 8, 2009 will be Oregon’s first Military Family Appreciation Day.
We are planning events
in communities throughout the state – and we need your help. Volunteers in Bend, Canby,
Independence, Klamath Falls, La Grande, Medford, Newport, Salem, Springfield, The Dalles,
and Warrenton have already stepped up. We have team leaders for each of these communities
and are moving forward: they will need your help.
Events will share an education and discussion segment, a symbolic tree-planting/community
service project, and a picnic. Every community will tailor the outline to their specific
circumstances, but there will be an easy-to-follow pattern to make it easier for facilitators and
participants. Partners include the Association of Oregon Counties, the League of Oregon Cities,
the Oregon School Board Association, and a plethora of veterans’ service organizations as well
as non-denominational faith groups. This is a united effort; it is a unifying cause.
This is a very nice gesture. Military families endure enormous hardship, particularly during time of war, and there is little understanding from the general public. Hopefully, this Bill will help bring awareness.
