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Proclamation honoring Mr. John L. Kovach, Jr. for his dedication and commitment to helping create South Park's "By the Dawn's Early Light Flag Retirement Plaza."
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WHEREAS, South Park is now home to the “By the Dawn's Early Light Flag Retirement Plaza,” a one-of-a-kind facility that provides a location for patriotic reflection and the proper retirement of our nation's symbol; and
WHEREAS, Mr. John L. Kovach, Jr., a former Marine and Sergeant first class in the Pennsylvania National Guard, was instrumental in designing the hexagonal plaza, surrounded by seven flag poles - one for each branch of the military and one for the American flag - with a burn pit in the center. A deposit box on the site allows visitors to deposit soiled, tattered or damaged American flags to be incinerated during ceremonies;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Allegheny County Council does hereby recognize Mr. John L. Kovach, Jr. for helping create the Plaza, which will facilitate the retirement of our nation's emblem with the respect and dignity it deserves. This Council commends Mr. Kovach for his wisdom in teaching our children the importance of respecting this symbol of our individual and personal liberty, security and freedom.