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PROCLAMATION <br />PROCLAIMING THE MERITS OF BUDDY POPPIES <br />WHEREAS, the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the <br />United States has been officially recognized and endorsed by governmental <br />leaders since 1922; and <br />WHEREAS, VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds <br />of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of <br />disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased <br />veterans; and <br />WHEREAS, the basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of <br />Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor the Dead by <br />Helping the Living." <br />NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on behalf of the Ciry Council, that I, John <br />J. Dietz, Mayor of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, do hereby urge the citizens of this <br />community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support <br />through the purchase of Buddy Poppies on May 11, 2012, the day set aside for the <br />distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead. <br />I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the <br />men and women of this country who have risked their lives. in defense of the freedoms <br />which we continue to enjoy as American citizens. <br />Signed this 7`" day of May 2012. <br />John J. Dietz, Mayor <br />Attest: <br />Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk <br />(Seal) <br />