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PROCLAMATION
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 COMMISSIONE'
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