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Winter Haven proclaims Nov.10—14, 2025 as U.S. Marine Corps Week

Winter Haven City Commission · October 28, 2025
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Mayor Nathaniel J. Birdsong Jr. read and signed a proclamation recognizing United States Marine Corps Week; members of the Marine Corps League, Young Marines and JROTC outlined community programs including Toys for Tots and youth leadership training.

Mayor Nathaniel J. Birdsong Jr. presented a proclamation designating Nov. 10 through Nov. 14, 2025, as United States Marine Corps Week in Winter Haven.

The proclamation traces the Marine Corps's origins to Nov. 10, 1775 and notes the Corps's reestablishment on July 11, 1798; the proclamation calls on citizens to "learn the history and traditions of the Marines." Mayor Birdsong signed and attested the document.

Representatives of the Marine Corps League and related youth programs described service and volunteer activities, including Toys for Tots distribution and JROTC training. Sergeant Victor Brandy said the local Marine Corps program had raised scholarships and sent cadets to university and service programs.

The proclamations and brief remarks were ceremonial; there was no policy action attached to the proclamation.

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