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<br />PROCLAMATION <br /> <br />A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING <br />MAY 1,2007 THROUGH JUNE 14,2007 <br />AS NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH IN ELK RIVER, <br />MINNESOTA <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today <br />are direct results of the blood shed and continued vigilance given by the <br />United States Armed Forces over the history of our great nation; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The sacrifices of such members of the United States Armed Forces and <br />of the family members that support them have preserved the liberties <br />that have enriched the nation, making it unique in the world community; <br />and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The United States Congress, in nineteen hundred and ninety-nine, passed <br />a resolution proclaiming Mayas National Military Month, calling on all <br />Americans to remember those who gave their lives in defense of <br />freedom and to honor the men and women of all the Armed Services <br />who have served and are now serving our Country, together with their <br />families; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, The months of May and June were selected for this display of patriotism <br />because during these months we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day, <br />Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National <br />Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day. <br /> <br />THEREFORE, I, Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby <br />proclaim the period of May 1, 2007 through June 14 of 2007 as a special <br />time to show appreciation for our Military through appropriate means <br />and proclaim it as National Military Appreciation Month in Elk River. <br /> <br />Passed and adopted this 14'h day of May 2007. <br /> <br />Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor <br /> <br />ATTEST: <br /> <br />Tina Allard, City Clerk <br />