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Vinita City Council names Jimmy L. Lofgren Veteran of the Month
Summary
The Vinita City Council recognized Jimmy L. Lofgren as Veteran of the Month on Nov. 18; the city clerk read a citation recounting his U.S. Army National Guard service from 1965 to 1970 and training at Fort Polk, Fort Riley and Fort Dix.
The Vinita City Council meeting on Nov. 18 included a Veteran of the Month recognition for Jimmy L. Lofgren. The council presented a formal citation noting that Lofgren "honorably served his country in the United States Army National Guard from August 1965 to 08/01/1970," completed basic training at Fort Polk, underwent additional training at Fort Riley and Fort Dix, and attained the rank noted in the citation.
The citation, read aloud by the city clerk (the transcript records the reader as "Missus Canole"), thanked Lofgren for his "unwavering dedication and commitment to his country" and for contributions to the Vinita community. The citation closes with a statement from Josh D. Lee, presented "on behalf of the citizens of Vinita, Oklahoma," extending gratitude and recognition to Jimmy L. Lofgren.
The recognition was ceremonial; no formal council action or vote on policy followed. No public comments were submitted for this agenda item.
