006-24 (HonoringWWIIVeteranLelandTeets) A RESOLUTION OF THE FREDERICK COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
HONORING THE MILITARY SERVICE OF LELAND TEETS
WHEREAS, June 6, 2024, is the 80th anniversary of the invasion of Normandy during World War
1I; and
WHEREAS Leland Teets enlisted in the U.S. Army at the beginning of World War 1I; and
WHEREAS Private First Class Teets landed with his platoon on Utah Beach in Normandy on the
morning of June 6, 1944; and
WHEREAS PFC Teets survived heavy enemy gunfire and deafening explosions, and a few days
later while patrolling the hedgerows of the French countryside was wounded by a German
sniper; and
WHEREAS PFC Teets spent 153 days recuperating in an English hospital from his wound, and
after recuperating from his wounds, he rejoined his Army unit and fought in the Battle of the
Bulge to help stop the final German advance to retake Europe.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Frederick County Board of Supervisors, ori
behalf of the citizens of the County, gratefully honors the actions of Leland Teets which helped
preserve the freedoms we enjoy today, and extends heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Teets for his service
and sacrifice to our nation.
Adopted this 10"', day of July 2024.
Josh Ludwig, Chairman John Jewell Heather H. Lock.ridge
Back Creek District Gainesboro District
Robert W. Wells Blaine P. Dunn Robert Liero
Opequon District Red Bud District Shawnee District
Judith McCann-Slaughter Michael Bollhoefer
Stonewall District County Administrator
Res. No. 006-24