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City of Palm Springs
CALIFORNIA
WHEREAS, the BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER
OF ELKS, through its Constitution, is a Patriotic Order; and.
WHEREAS, the Order promotes the ideals that the citizens of this
nation live in freedom, won through the great sacrifices and many
tribulations which have provided the foundation for a free, prosperous
and independent life; and
WHEREAS, we realize that each generation must work to maintain
this freedom, otherwise, through carelessness or indifference, the rights
and liberties enjoyed may vanish; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to recognize this freedom and
to honor the nation which provides it anJ I ask all citizens to join with
the BENEVOLENT AND PROTECTIVE ORDER OF ELKS in
expressing gratitude for the privilege of American Citizenship with
appropriate celebrations and observances; and
NOW THEREFORE, I, Stephen P. Pougnet, Mayor of the City of
Palm ,Springs, California, by the power vested in me, do hereby proclaim
September 5tk - September I Vh, 2011 to be:
NATIONAL, PATRIOTISM WEEK
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