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PROCLAMATION
WHITE CANE DAY IN EDINA
MAY 17, 2008
the White Cane is a significant tool for independence of blind and
visually impaired persons and is a symbol of expanding opportunities
for the blind; and
WHEREAS, Lions International, with over 1,300,000 members in the free world,
has been dedicated for over seventy years to bring better sight to those
in need; and
WHEREAS, the Edina Lions Club has been outstanding in the community by
helping the needy with sight problems, particularly macular
• degeneration through the use of its White Cane donations to the
University of Minnesota, and
WHEREAS, the Edina Lions Club voluntarily provides manpower and leadership
amounting to many hours of donated time and effort receiving
contributions at Edina grocery stores.
NOW, THEREFORE, I,James B. Hovland, Mayor of Edina, do hereby proclaim
Saturday, May 17, 2008, to be WHITE, CANE DAY IN EDINA and
encourage all Edina citizens to join me in sharing the Lions' concern
that the best sight possible be provided for our neighbors in need by
giving generously to Lions White Cane Day. Every penny will give
the "gift of sight"
Dated this 13'' day of May, 2008.
i James B. Hovland, Mayor
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