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COUNCIL MINUTES SEPTEMBER 23, 1996 WHEREAS, one of the basic aims of the Veterans of Foreign Wars as set forth in its Congressional Charter is "to foster true patriotism ", and WHEREAS, the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its Ladies Auxiliary, has proven to be an effective instrument for putting these words in action; and WHEREAS, the Voice of Democracy Scholarship Program, in this its 50th year, provides an opportunity for high school students to think, write and speak up for our country and for freedom and democracy; and WHEREAS, this year's theme, "Democracy - Above and Beyond" focuses the attention of tomorrow's leaders on Democracy as a form of government "above and beyond" any other form of government and how their guidance will preserve democracy as a way of life for the next 50 years in our Republic; and WHEREAS, an active, dedicated and resourceful population is vital to the preservation of freedom as our nation continues in its third century, NOW THEREFORE, I, John Landers, Mayor of the City of Lino Lakes, do hereby proclaim November 2 through November 14 as Voice of Democracy Week in Lino Lakes, and in observance thereof, I do hereby commend the Veterans of Foreign Wars and its Ladies Auxiliary for their sponsorship of the 50th annual Voice of Democracy Program and I call on all 10th, 11 th and 12th grade students to think, write and speak up for the future of democracy as they address the theme, "Democracy - Above and Beyond" ADJOURN Council Member Neal moved to adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Council Member Kuether seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. These minutes were considered, corrected and approved at the regular Council Meeting, July 13, 1998. Marilyn Anderson, Clerk - Treasurer John L. Landers, Mayor 9