3.4. SR 05-14-2007
City of
Elk ~
River
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To
City Council
Agenda Section
Consent
Item Description
Proclamation-May 1, 2007 through June 14, 2007, Proclaimed as
National Military Appreciation Month
Meeting Date
Ma 14,2007
Item Number
3.4.*
Prepared by
Tina Allard, Ci
Reviewed by
Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Council motion proclaiming May 1, 2007 through June 14, 2007, as National JlvIilitary Appreciation
Month in Elk River.
Background/Discussion
Operation Help Support Our Troops and Families requested the Council proclaim May 1, 2007 through
June 14,2007, as National Military Appreciation Month in Elk River.
Financial Impact
. None
Attachments
. Proclamation - May 1, 2007 through June 14,2007 as "National Military Appreciation Month"
Action
Motion by_
Second by _
Vote
Follow Up
S:\Council\City Clerk\Proclamations\National Military Memo.doc
PROCLAMATION
A PROCLAMATION DESIGNATING
MAY 1,2007 THROUGH JUNE 14,2007
AS NATIONAL MILITARY APPRECIATION MONTH IN ELK RIVER,
MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, The freedom and security that citizens of the United States enjoy today
are direct results of the blood shed and continued vigilance given by the
United States Armed Forces over the history of our great nation; and
WHEREAS, The sacrifices of such members of the United States Armed Forces and
of the family members that support them have preserved the liberties
that have enriched the nation, making it unique in the world community;
and
WHEREAS, The United States Congress, in nineteen hundred and ninety-nine, passed
a resolution proclaiming Mayas National Military Month, calling on all
Americans to remember those who gave their lives in defense of
freedom and to honor the men and women of all the Armed Services
who have served and are now serving our Country, together with their
families; and
WHEREAS, The months of May and June were selected for this display of patriotism
because during these months we celebrate Victory in Europe (VE) Day,
Military Spouse Day, Loyalty Day, Armed Forces Day/Week, National
Day of Prayer, Memorial Day, Navy Day, Army Day, and Flag Day.
THEREFORE, I, Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor of the City of Elk River, do hereby
proclaim the period of May 1, 2007 through June 14 of 2007 as a special
time to show appreciation for our Military through appropriate means
and proclaim it as National Military Appreciation Month in Elk River.
Passed and adopted this 14'h day of May 2007.
Stephanie Klinzing, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk