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Board proclaims May 26, 2025 as Memorial Day in El Dorado County
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted a proclamation recognizing Monday, May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day in El Dorado County and encouraging remembrance of those who died in U.S. military service; the measure passed 5‑0.
The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors on May 13 adopted a proclamation recognizing Monday, May 26, 2025, as Memorial Day in El Dorado County.
The proclamation recalls the holiday’s origins in 1868 and notes congressional action designating the last Monday in May as a national observance in 1971. It encourages residents to observe Memorial Day by visiting gravesites, placing flags and flowers, observing a moment of silence at 3 p.m. local time, and following flag‑half‑staff guidelines (half‑staff from sunrise until noon, then raised to full staff until sunset).
Supervisor Turnbull read the proclamation and will attend the county’s Memorial Day ceremony, the staff memo said. The board adopted the proclamation by unanimous voice vote (5‑0).
