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VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA WEEK
WHEREAS: March 8, 1987 through March 14, 1987 has been design-
ated Volunteers of America Week by the Volunteers of
America, the citizens of Lino Lakes openly pay tri-
bute to the dedicated volunteer citizens who actively
participate in the volunteer programs based in this
community.
Given the 23rd of February, 1987 in Lino Lakes in the great
state of Minnesota.
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Mari y n G. Anderson , Clerk- Treasurer
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MAYOR'S PROCLAMATION
The citizens of this city are extremely proud of this Nations more than
200 year Heritage of Freedom and are loyal to the ideals, traditions and
institutions which have made our nation so great, and
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churches, organizations, business establishments and homes within my
official jurisdiction display proudly the Flag of the United States of
America and participate in public patriotic Loyalty Day activities
which are to be co- sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
United States, and others, on LOYALTY DAY, May 1, 19 87
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A PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: The annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United
States has been officially recognized and endorsed by governmental leaders since 1922; and
WHEREAS: V F W Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of
this worthy fund - raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans,
and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans, and
WHEREAS: The basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign
Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living "; therefore
I, Benjamin G. Benson , Mayor of the city of
Lino Lakes do hereby urge the citizens of this community to
recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of
Buddy Poppies on the day set aside for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the
sacrifices of our honored dead.
I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men
of this country who have risked thier lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to enjoy
as American citizens.
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y Clerk