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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 fundraising 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 City 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 10,2013, 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 6`b day of May 2013. <br /> John J. Dietz,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Tina Allard, City Clerk <br /> (Seal) <br />