3.2. SR 05-09-2011~j
Elk REQUEST FOR ACTION
River
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ci Council 3.2.
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent May 9, 2011 Jessica Miller, Executive
Secreta /De u Ci Clerk
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY
Proclamation Recognizing the Merits of Buddy Poppies Tina Allard, Ci Clerk
REVIEWED BY
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Council motion proclauning recognition of the merits of buddy poppies.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Elk River -Rogers VFW #5518 Ladies Auxiliary requested the Council adopt a proclamation
recognizing the merits of buddy poppies and urging all patriotic citizens to wear a buddy poppy. Poppy
Day is May 13, 2011.
The Poppy has become traditional as the Memorial Day flower and as the symbol of remembrance for
the men and women who have lost their lives or health in the defense of their country. The Elk River -
Rogers VFW #5518 Ladies Auxiliary has pledged to remind America annually of this debt through the
distribution of the memorial flower. Funds raised from the sale of poppies are used for assisting the
needy and disabled veterans, their families, and the widows and orphans of veterans.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Proclamation
ACt1011 Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Proclamations & Plaques\Proclamations\Poppy Day memo.doc
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAIMING THE MERITS OF BUDDY POPPIES
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, VFW 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"
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, on behalf of the City Council, that I, John
J. Dietz, Mayor of the City of Elk River, Minnesota, 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 May 13, 2011, 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 and women of this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms
which we continue to enjoy as American citizens.
Signed this 9~' day of May 2011
John J. Dietz, Mayor
Attest:
Tina Allard, City Clerk
(Seal)