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Pequot City of <br /> �- Lakes <br /> RESOLUTION 09-28 <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES DECLARING <br /> SEPTEMBER 16,AS `THE AMERICAN LEGION DAY' <br /> WHEREAS,the American Legion is an organization of War Veterans who continue to <br /> dedicate themselves to the service for Community, State and Nation; and <br /> WHEREAS,the American Legion,Department of Minnesota, stresses the Four Pillars of <br /> American Legion service:the security of our nation,the rehabilitation of the disabled <br /> veteran,the perpetuation of a one hundred percent Americanism, and the care and protection <br /> of children; and <br /> WHEREAS,the American Legion was federally chartered by the Congress of the United <br /> States on September 16, 1919; and <br /> WHEREAS,this is a day of historic importance and that a fitting title for this date would be <br /> `The American Legion Day'; and <br /> WHEREAS, `The American Legion Day would be a day for the creation of events that will <br /> tell The American Legion story to the public by showcasing the programs of The American <br /> Legion and its work within the community through the Four Pillars of the Organization. <br /> NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,by the Sixth District Convention, assembled in <br /> Walker,Minnesota on June 5, 6, 7, 2009,that `The American Legion Day' shall be observed <br /> annually on September 16t, a day to emphasize to the nation The American Legion's <br /> dedication to America's communities as evidenced through the Four Pillars of service; and <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED,that the Governor of Minnesota and its respective <br /> legislatures and the Chief Executive of municipalities large and small should be encouraged <br /> to proclaim September 16th of each year as `The American Legion Day'; and <br /> BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED,the Pequot Lakes City Council does hereby declare <br /> September 16th as `The American Legion Day.' <br /> Passed and adopted by the Pequot Lakes City Council this 1st day of September, 2009. <br /> Nancy A(Adams, Mayor <br /> Attest: <br /> /AP %. <br /> Sandra A. Peine, City Perk <br /> 4638 COUNTY ROAD 11 • PEQUOT LAKES, MN 56472 • (218) 568-5222 • FAX: (218) 568-5860 • www.pequotlakes-mn.gov <br />