Poppy Days 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, I, Thomas M. OLeary, Mayor of Galion, do hereby proclaim May 16 and May 17, 2014 as Poppy DAYS in the City of Galion and urge all citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through the purchase of Buddy Poppies on the days 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 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 the Seal of the City of Galion to be affixed this 1st day of May, 2014. Thomas M. OLeary, Mayor, City of Galion
Posted on: Thu, 15 May 2014 21:55:40 +0000
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