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State of New Mexico

Office of the Governor

Susana Martinez

Governor

Contact: Scott Darnell

[phone]

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For Immediate Release

May 3, 2011

GOVERNOR SUSANA MARTINEZ DECLARES ‘HONORING NEW

MEXICO’S COMMITMENT AND SACRIFICE IN THE FIGHT

AGAINST TERRORISM DAY’

ALBUQUERQUE

– Governor Susana Martinez announced that she has issued a

proclamation declaring today, May 3, ‘Honoring New Mexico’s Commitment and

Sacrifice in the Fight Against Terrorism Day.’ The proclamation was issued as a symbol

of respect and gratitude to over 30,000 New Mexicans who have served in the armed

forces during the United States’ fight against terrorism in the aftermath of the attacks of

September 11, 2001, including 75 who lost their lives.

“All New Mexicans owe a debt of gratitude to our native sons and daughters who

answered the call of duty to fight terrorism and protect the freedoms we treasure,” said

Governor Martinez. “We have scored a decisive and important victory against those who

seek to undo the American way of life through violence and hate. Each of the 30,000

New Mexicans who have served their country since September 11, 2001 deserves

recognition for their bravery in the face of extreme danger. For the 75 who made the

ultimate sacrifice, their families and loved ones can take comfort that their service, and

their death, was not in vain. I am honored to sign this proclamation as a small sign of

appreciation to all of those who have served and sacrificed in defense of our country, our

values, and our freedom.”

Full text of the proclamation is below:

WHEREAS,

ON THE MORNING OF SEPTEMBER 11, 2001, FOUR PASSENGER

AIRLINERS WERE HIJACKED BY 19 ARMED TERRORISTS INTENT ON

KILLING INNOCENT CIVILIANS ON AMERICAN SOIL BY INTENTIONALLY

CRASHING THE PLANES INTO FOUR SYMBOLIC STRUCTURES IN NEW YORK

CITY AND WASHINGTON, D.C. KILLING A TOTAL OF 2,977 INNOCENT

PEOPLE; AND