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Atlantic County Government |
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Monday, April 28, 2008 May to be Proclaimed as Poppy MonthAtlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson will present an executive proclamation to the President of the American Legion Auxiliary, Mainland Unit #81, on Thursday, May 1 at 11 AM to declare the month of May as Poppy Month in Atlantic County in memory of veterans who lost their lives to preserve freedom. Following World War I, the poppy was recognized as a memorial flower for the American war dead. The American Legion Auxiliary has pledged to use proceeds from the sale of paper poppies constructed by hospitalized and disabled veterans for the benefit of our nation's veterans and their families. Levinson will present the proclamation at the American Legion Post #81, 902 S. Main Street, Pleasantville. |
