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A PROCLAMATION <br /> WHEREAS: The annual distribution of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans <br /> of Foreign Wars of the United States has be officially recognized and <br /> endorsed by governmental leaders since 1922, and <br /> WHEREAS: VFW Buddy poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, <br /> and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign are used <br /> exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, and the <br /> widows and orphans of deceased veterans, and <br /> WHEREAS: The basic purpose of the annual distribution of Buddy <br /> Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the <br /> desire to "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living", therefore <br /> I' Mayor of the city of <br /> do hereby urge the citizens of this <br /> community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing <br /> generously to its support through your donations for Buddy Poppies <br /> on the day set aside for the distribution of theses symbols of appreciation <br /> ppreciation <br /> for the sacrifices of our honored dead. <br /> I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of <br /> our gratitude to the men and women of this country who have risked <br /> their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as <br /> American citizens. <br /> Signed: <br /> Mayor <br /> Attested: <br /> City Clerk <br />