HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - PROCLAMATION - 05/15/2012 - PROCLAMATION DECLARING MAY 2012 AS POPPY MONTHPROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the sacrifices of those who have lost their lives, their health or their livelihood
as a result of their military service are rightly the concern of all citizens; and
WHEREAS, the annual distribution of the red poppies by the American Legion Auxiliary
offers an opportunity for the people of this community to acknowledge those persons who have paid
more than their share of the cost for freedom; and
WHEREAS, poppies are made by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-
raising campaign are used exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans and their
families, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Karen Weitkunat, Mayor of the City of Fort Collins, do hereby
proclaim the month of May as
POPPY MONTH
in the City of Fort Collins and I urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this
cause by contributing to its support through the donation of funds for poppies on the days set aside
for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for the sacrifices of our honored dead.
I further urge all patriotic citizens to wear a poppy on Memorial Day, as just evidence of our
gratitude for the men and women of this country who have risked their lives in fulfilling their
obligations as American citizens.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the City of Fort
Collins this 15th day of May, A.D. 2012.
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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Interim City Clerk