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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br />PROCLAMATION <br />A PURPLE HEART CITY <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes supports its military veteran population; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Purple Heart is the oldest military decoration in present use and was initially <br />created as the Badge of Military Merit by General George Washington in 1782; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the Purple Heart was the first American service award or decoration made <br />available to the common soldier and is specifically awarded to members of the United States <br />Armed Forces who have been wounded or paid the ultimate sacrifice in combat with a declared <br />enemy of the United States of America; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the mission of the Military Order of the Purple Heart is to foster an environment of <br />goodwill amongst combat-wounded veterans and their families, promote patriotism, support <br />legislative initiatives, and most importantly, make sure we never forget; and <br /> <br />WHEREAS, the City of Lino Lakes has great respect for its veteran population and appreciates <br />the sacrifices our Purple Heart recipients made in defending our freedoms, and believes it is <br />important to acknowledge them for their courage. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Jeff Reinert, Mayor of the City of Lino <br />Lakes, do hereby proclaim the City of Lino Lakes a Purple Heart City and encourage the citizens <br />of the City of Lino Lakes to show their appreciation for the sacrifices Purple Heart recipients <br />have made in defending our freedoms, to acknowledge their courage, and to show them the <br />honor and support they have earned. <br /> <br />IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of <br />Lino Lakes to be affixed. <br /> <br /> <br /> _______________________________ <br /> Jeff Reinert, Mayor <br /> <br />__________________________________ <br />Attest: Julianne Bartell, City Clerk