State of Montana Newsroom
Governor Gianforte Proclaims November Veterans and Military Families Month
Proclaims November 10-16 as Veterans Week
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today proclaimed November as Veterans and Military Families Month and November 10-16 as Veterans Week in Montana.
The governor’s proclamation can be viewed here and below.
WHEREAS, the State of Montana is home to one of the highest per capita populations of veterans in the United States, with nearly 90,000 veterans, thousands of service members, and their families; and
WHEREAS, members of the U.S. Armed Forces answer the call to serve, making tremendous sacrifices in defense of our freedoms and way of life; and
WHEREAS, behind those who serve are brave families whose support allows service members to focus on the challenges and missions they face in the line of duty; and
WHEREAS, the State of Montana has enacted policies to support the men and women who serve and have served our country, including exempting up to 50 percent of military retirement pay from the state income tax and establishing educator licensing reciprocity for military members, military spouses, and veterans; and
WHEREAS, we live in the greatest country on Earth thanks to the sacrifices of our nation’s heroes and their families;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Greg Gianforte, Governor of the State of Montana, do hereby proclaim November 2024