Show A proclamation by the governor of the state of utah WHEREAS one year ago on 13 1943 the united states marine corps reserve was created by act of congress as an integral part of the one hundred sixty eight year old united states marine corps and during the first year of its existence the reserve has established an enviable reputation for service and has been an honor to the marine corps and to the nation NOW THEREFORE I 1 E E MONSON acting governor of the state of utah do hereby proclaim the week beginning february ath and ending february 12 1944 as MARINE CORPS S in honor of the anniversary and in acknowledgment of the splendid service its members have rendered the nation I 1 ask aalt that the ithe people of the state join in observing this week as a salute to the more than th an women marines on active duty throughout the united states in jobs that have released men for or the fighting front IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I 1 have he unto set my hand and caused to je e affixed the great seal of the state of utah done at the capitol salt lake city utah this day of january 1944 E E MONSON acting governor signed FRANK LEES deputy secretary of state |