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A PROCLAMATION FOR BUDDY POPPIES <br /> WHEREAS, The annual distribution of buddy Poppies by the Veterans of foreign Wars <br /> of the United States has to be officially recognized and endorsed by governmental leaders <br /> since 1922, and <br /> WHEREAS, VFW Buddy poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the <br /> proceeds 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 veterans, and <br /> WHEREAS, The basic purpose of the annual distribution of buddy Poppies by the <br /> Veterans of foreign Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor the Dead by <br /> Helping the Living." <br /> THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that I Cathy Malecha,Mayor of the City of Pequot <br /> Lakes and City Council Members do hereby urge the citizens of this community to <br /> recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through your <br /> donations for Buddy Poppies on the day set aside for the distribution of these symbols of <br /> appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead. <br /> BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council urges all patriotic citizens to wear <br /> a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men and women of this country <br /> who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy as <br /> American citizens. <br /> Passed and adopted by the Pequot Lakes City Council this 40'day of April, 2006. <br /> Cathy Malecha,Mayor <br /> ATTEST: <br /> Sandra Peine, City Clerk <br />