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Houston holds Veterans Day commemoration, reads mayoral proclamation and readies parade
Summary
City of Houston held a Veterans Day commemoration with speeches from veterans and elected officials, the reading of a mayoral proclamation recognizing 11/11/2025 as Veterans Day in Houston, musical tributes, a 21-gun salute and Taps; organizers highlighted local veteran-support groups and volunteer opportunities such as Operation Turkey.
Houston’s Veterans Day commemoration brought veterans, elected officials and community groups together for a morning program that included ceremonies, music and a mayoral proclamation recognizing 11/11/2025 as Veterans Day in Houston.
Dr. Lashundra Jones, director at the City of Houston Office of Veterans and Military Affairs, opened the program and said she advocates for roughly 300,000 veterans in the Houston region, calling attention to the city’s large veteran population. “For those of you who don't know, Houston has the largest population of veterans in The United States Of America,” Dr. Lashundra Jones said.
Tim Stroud, a former U.S. Army combat medic and the event’s master of ceremonies,…
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