E-Update - November 18

We're Back

Now that the 2012 election cycle is behind us, my office will once again resume regular e-updates for our constituents. I'm pleased to be returning as your state representative and look forward to getting back to work in January.

In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions or concerns. We will be welcoming half of Adams County and the city of Wisconsin Dells to the 41st Assembly District. My office and I are here to assist you in any way we can.

Email: Rep.Ballweg@legis.wi.gov

Phone: (608) 266-8077
(888) 534-0041

Why We Celebrate Veterans Day

In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, the allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement called an armistice, with Germany at Rethondes, France. That was November 11, 1918, bringing World War I to a close. The "war to end all wars" was over.

The following year, November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. On Armistice Day, soldiers who survived the war marched in a parade through their home towns. Politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies of thanks for the peace they had won.

In 1953, townspeople in emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. On June 1, 1954, the name was officially changed to Veterans Day by the U.S. congress to honor all U.S. veterans.

Americans owe a great debt of gratitude to those who have sacrificed for our liberty and for the security of our nation. We express deep appreciation to our veterans -- the men and women who stepped forward when America needed them, triumphed over brutal enemies, liberated continents, and answered the prayers of millions around the globe.

From the beaches of Normandy and the snows of Korea to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our courageous veterans have sacrificed so that Americans and others could live in freedom.

Through their commitment to freedom, America’s veterans have lifted millions of lives and made our country and the world more secure. We resolve that their sacrifices will always be remembered by a grateful nation.

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Helpful Wisconsin Links Unsubscribe If you would like to unsubscribe from Representative Ballweg E-Update, please click here.	We're Back Now that the 2012 election cycle is behind us, my office will once again resume regular e-updates for our constituents. I'm pleased to be returning as your state representative and look forward to getting back to work in January. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact my office with any questions or concerns. We will be welcoming half of Adams County and the city of Wisconsin Dells to the 41st Assembly District. My office and I are here to assist you in any way we can. Email: Rep.Ballweg@legis.wi.gov Phone: (608) 266-8077 (888) 534-0041 Why We Celebrate Veterans Day In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, the allied powers signed a cease-fire agreement called an armistice, with Germany at Rethondes, France. That was November 11, 1918, bringing World War I to a close. The "war to end all wars" was over. The following year, November 11, 1919 was set aside as Armistice Day in the United States, to remember the sacrifices that men and women made during World War I in order to ensure a lasting peace. On Armistice Day, soldiers who survived the war marched in a parade through their home towns. Politicians and veteran officers gave speeches and held ceremonies of thanks for the peace they had won. In 1953, townspeople in emporia, Kansas called the holiday Veterans Day in gratitude to the veterans in their town. On June 1, 1954, the name was officially changed to Veterans Day by the U.S. congress to honor all U.S. veterans. Americans owe a great debt of gratitude to those who have sacrificed for our liberty and for the security of our nation. We express deep appreciation to our veterans -- the men and women who stepped forward when America needed them, triumphed over brutal enemies, liberated continents, and answered the prayers of millions around the globe. From the beaches of Normandy and the snows of Korea to the mountains of Afghanistan and the deserts of Iraq, our courageous veterans have sacrificed so that Americans and others could live in freedom. Through their commitment to freedom, America’s veterans have lifted millions of lives and made our country and the world more secure. We resolve that their sacrifices will always be remembered by a grateful nation.