3.6. SR 05-11-2009City of
El .-,
River
REQUEST FOR ACTION
To Item Number
Ci Council 3.6.
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent Ma 11, 2009 Tina Allard, Ci Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclamation-Proclaiming the Merits of Selling Buddy Poppies Lori ohnson, Ci Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
Council motion proclaiming the merits of selling buddy poppies.
Background/Discussion
The American Legion Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign War requested the Council adopt a proclamation
recognizing the merits of selling buddy poppies and urging all patriotic citizens to wear a buddy poppy.
The red poppy has been designated as a symbol of sacrifice of lives in all wars. The American Legion
Auxiliary and Veterans of Foreign War have pledged to remind America annually of this debt through the
distribution of the memorial flower.
Financial Impact
^ None
.Attachments
^ Proclamation
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
S:\Administration\Council RCA\Proclamations & Plaques\Proclamations\Poppy Day.doc
City of
Elk -~-1
River
PROCLAMATION
13065 Orono Parkway
E1kRiver,MN 55330 "PROCLAIMING THE MERITS OF SELLING 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,
Stephanie T`linzing, 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 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 of this country who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms which we
continue to enjoy as American citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the
official seal of the City of Elk River, Minnesota this 11`'' day of May, 2009.
Stephanie A. Klinzing, Mayor
Attest:
(Seal)
Tina Allard, City Clerk
Phone: 763.635.1000
Fax: 763.635.1Og0
www ci.elk-river.mn.us