Agenda 10/22/2019 Item #4I (Veterans Buddy Poppies Proclamation)10/22/2019
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the annual distribution 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, the Buddy Poppy is a simple red flower that was discovered in
war devastated France in World War I, growing in Flanders
Fields, and was adopted as the official memorial flower of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States of America,
memorializing the deaths of American and Allied soldiers; and,
WHEREAS, the VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans and
the proceeds of this worthy fundraising campaign are used
exclusively for the benefit of disabled and needy veterans and
the widows and orphans of deceased veterans; and,
WHEREAS, the purpose of the annual distribution 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 proclaimed by the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, that November 11, 2019, be designated
as VFW Buddy Poppy Day in recognition of Veteran’s Day, and
urge all citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our
gratitude to the men and women of this country who risked their
lives in defense of the freedoms we continue to enjoy as
American citizens.
DONE AND ORDERED THIS 22nd Day of October 2019.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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WILLIAM L. MCDANIEL, JR., CHAIRMAN
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10/22/2019
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 4.I
Doc ID: 10562
Item Summary: Proclamation designating November 11, 2019 as VFW Buddy Poppy Day in
Collier County. To be accepted by Randolph Cash and Anthony Roupp.
Meeting Date: 10/22/2019
Prepared by:
Title: Customer Service Specialist – Communication and Customer Relations
Name: Aimee Trochessett
10/16/2019 10:39 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Technical Systems Operations – Administrative Services Department
Name: Michael Cox
10/16/2019 10:39 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Administrative Services Department Michael Cox Additional Reviewer Completed 10/16/2019 11:07 AM
County Manager's Office Leo E. Ochs County Manager Review Completed 10/16/2019 11:30 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 10/22/2019 9:00 AM
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