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A PROCLAMATION <br />WHEREAS: The annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United <br />States has been officially recognized and endorsed by governmental leaders since 1922; and <br />WHEREAS: V F W Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of <br />this worthy fund-raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans, <br />and the widows and orphans of deceasaveterans, and <br />WHEREAS: The basic purpose of the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign <br />Wars is eloquently reflected in the desire to "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living"; therefore <br />I, DAVID JOHNSON Mayor of the city of <br />LAKE ELMO do hereby urge the citizens of this community to <br />recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of <br />Buddy Poppies on the day set aside for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the <br />sacrifices of our honored dead. <br />1 urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men <br />of this country who have risked thier lives in defense of the freedoms which we continue to <br />as American citizens. <br />Signed <br />Attested <br />t Cl rk <br />