Opinion

Hampshire mayor urges patriotism

Posted April 26, 2008 11:00 pm

Whereas this nation is kept strong and free by the loyal citizens who preserve our precious American heritage through their positive patriotic declarations and actions, and whereas all loyal citizens should make it their duty to inspire complete patriotism among all of our peoples, and whereas we urgently need a vigorous display of true red, white and blue Americanism, thus convincing friends and foe alike our nation is firmly united for self-preservation, now therefore, I, Jeffrey R. Magnussen, mayor of Hampshire, hereby concur with Congress and the President in designating the first day of May as Loyalty Day.

I urge every individual, school, church, organization, business establishment and household within my official jurisdiction to publicly reaffirm their strong allegiance to our flag, country and the men and women in uniform, through active participation in patriotic programs being sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. and its Ladies Auxiliary, and others on Loyalty Day.

Jeffrey R. Magnussen

Hampshire

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