Lacey City Council proclaims November as Veterans Appreciation Month 

Veterans and military families are at the center of a citywide recognition in Lacey. 

The city is paying tribute to their service through Veterans Appreciation Month in November. At the same time, community groups are opening new doors for veterans through local events and resources.  

A proclamation was presented at the Lacey City Council meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. It recognizes the sacrifices of members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard and Merchant Marine, including members who died defending their country. The proclamation also honors the families who served with veterans. 

The city acknowledged that many veterans face overwhelming unknowns. According to the proclamation, community partnerships can help former service members access resources. The city also encourages community members to support veterans and their families. 

“Through their commitment to freedom, our veterans have positively impacted millions of lives and made our country and the world more secure, and the City of Lacey resolves that their sacrifices will always be remembered,” the proclamation states. 

Hire Heroes USA Program Manager Dave Martinez accepted the proclamation and thanked the city for its continued support of the Lacey Veterans Services Hub. 

Martinez said the facility provides an important resource for veterans in the region. He also compared it with the services he has seen in other parts of the country. 

“That is an amazing resource available. I’ve been in a lot of different places around the country, and that’s a unique resource you’ve made available to the veterans in the region,” Martinez said. 

Upcoming veteran events 

The Thurston County Veteran Assistance Program will host its annual Veteran Resource & Job Fair on Thursday, Nov. 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Lacey Community Center, 6729 Pacific Ave. SE. 

Current and former military members can learn about community resources, available services and workforce development.

Organizers will also provide a free lunch and giveaways. Details and table requests are available at tcveterans@co.thurston.wa.us or 360-867-8236. 

Hire Heroes USA will host a Virtual Career Fair on the same day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The online event is open only to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. 

Participants can chat individually with company representatives and view employer profiles, job openings and other resources. The virtual format allows job seekers to meet multiple employers in one day without traveling. 

Pope John Paul II High School in Lacey will honor veterans and active duty service members at a Veterans Day assembly on Monday, Nov. 9. The event is from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. in Hallen Hall at Sacred Heart, 812 Bowker St. SE. 

The school requests RSVPs by Thursday, Nov. 5, through its online form. 

Veterans Day, a federal holiday, falls on Wednesday, Nov. 11. Observance of Veterans Appreciation Month continues through Nov. 30.