MAY 13 AND 14, 2005
AMERICAN LEGION POST 434 AND AUXILIARY
WHEREAS, The Oelschlaeger-Dallmann American Legion Post and Auxiliary 434 have set aside Friday, May 13 and Saturday, May 14, 2005, to honor all our Veterans of all wars by distribution of poppies on these days on our City; and,
WHEREAS, The annual distribution of poppies is one of the American Legion Post and Auxiliary's many veteran projects of which we are proud; and,
WHEREAS, All monies received from the distribution goes directly to the following:
60% percent of all money received will be distributed for:
Direct aid to veterans and their families in need in the City of Oak Creek
40% percent of all money received will be distributed for:
Scholarships and loans for veteran children
Rehabilitation projects at Zablocki VA Medical Center
Wisconsin Veterans' Home at King, Wisconsin
Christmas Gift Shop at Zablocki VA Medical Center
Camp American Legion, a rehabilitation center for veterans
National Child Welfare Foundation
All veteran affairs and rehabilitation programs
BE IT, THEREFORE, RESOLVED that I, Richard Bolender, Mayor of the City of Oak Creek, do hereby proclaim May 13 and 14, 2005, to be Poppy Days in the City of Oak Creek.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that I encourage the citizens of Oak Creek to contribute generously for the annual poppy distribution by the American Legion Post and Auxiliary 434.
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Richard Bolender
Mayor, City of Oak Creek
ATTEST:
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Beverly A. Buretta, CMC
City Clerk