4.7. SR 05-07-2012REQUEST FOR ACTION
TO ITEM NUMBER
Ma or and Ci Council 4.7
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent May 7, 2012 Jessica Miller, Executive
Secreta /De u Ci Clerk
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED BY
Proclamation Recognizing the Merits of Buddy Poppies Tina Allaxd, Ci Clerk
REVIEWED BY
Cal Portner, Ci Administrator
ACTION REQUESTED
Council motion proclaiming 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 11, 2012.
The Poppy has become the traditional Memorial Day flower and the symbol of remembrance for the men
and women who have lost their lives or health in the defense of our country. The Elk River -Rogers
VFW #5518 Ladies Auxiliary has pledged to remind America annually of this debt through the
distribution of this memorial flower. Funds raised from the sale of poppies are used to assist needy and
disabled veterans, their families, and the widows and orphans of veterans.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Proclamation
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
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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 Ciry 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 11, 2012, 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 7`" day of May 2012.
John J. Dietz, Mayor
Attest:
Tina Allard, Ciry Clerk
(Seal)