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RESOLUTION NO,L_2_�_
A RESOLUTION DECLARING NOVEMBER 4th, 5th
AND 6th AS BUDDY POPPY DAYS IN THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA, REPEALING ALL RESOLUTIONS 49
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE THEREFOR. %00
WHEREAS, the annual sale of Buddy Poppies by the Veterans of Foreign Wars
of the United States, an organization chartered by the Congress, has been io
officially recognized and endorsed by the President of the United States
and the Veterans Administration, 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", and
WHEREAS, 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,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EDGEWATER, FLORIDA:
SECTION 1. That the City Council of the City of Edgewater, Florida does
hereby recognize the patriotic merits of this cause by urging the citizens
of this community to contribute generously to its support through the pur-
chase of Buddy Poppies, on the days set aside for the distribution of
these symbols of loyalty in this City. We urge the citizens to wear
a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men of this
Country who have risked their lives in the defense of the freedoms
which we continue to enjoy as American citizens.
SECTION 2. That November 4th, 5th and 6th are hereby declared to be
Buddy Poppy days in the City of Edgewater, Florida.
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SECTION 3. That all Resolutions or parts of Resolutions in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby rescinded.
SECTION 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its adoption by the City Council and approval as provided by law.
The foregoing Resolution was presented by Councilman)
who moved its adoption, said motion being seconded by Councilman .
Upon roll call vote the Resolution was duly declared adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council held on the � y of October, 1976, the
vote of said Council upon roll call being as follows:
ATTEST:
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ty ulerk
Approved this a.5 day of
October, 1976
mayor
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