3.5. SR 10-06-1997 city of~
Ell " River
PROCLAMATION
**ITEM 3.5. **
WHEREAS, the 744,818 members of the Ladies Auxiliary to the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States are providing services to
America's veterans and other citizens for the 84th year,
WHEREAS, members raise more than $3 million each year to fund
cancer research and provide assistance to members who suffer from the
disease,
WHEREAS, members demonstrate their concern for America's
children by providing five scholarship programs which enable students to
further their education while learning about patriotism,
WHEREAS, Auxiliary members continue to promote the precious
freedom which won by their husbands, sons, or other loved ones by donating
flags to community groups and by teaching the proper salute to the flag,
WHEREAS, the organization fosters our American heritage by
conducting an annual patriotic ceremony and providing financial assistance
for the preservation and beautification of this nation's most treasured symbol
of freedom, the Statue of Liberty,
WHEREAS, 1997-98 National President Connie Atkinson has pledged
to top all previous community service records by rallying members behind
her theme, Catch the Spirit,
AND WHEREAS, Mrs. Atkinson has scheduled the City of Elk River
for an official visit, I, Henry Duitsman, Mayor, do hereby declare October
11, 1997, as VFWAUXILIARY DAY in honor of the National President and
all Auxiliary members who volunteer their valuable time, talents and
resources so that this might be a better world.
Signed
Date
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