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I June 1,2004 MAYOR BARBARA PETERSON 1261 Arbor Street • PO Box 164 Cr>stalBny,MN 55323 Dear Ma\or Peterson: Enclosed please find m> request to proclaim August 14, 2004. National Marina Day in the City of Deephaven. I am requesting the 14 cities of Lake Minnetonka recognize this date, together, as National Marina Day on Lake Minnetonka. National Marina Day recognizes the important recreational, environmental, and social contributions marinas make to thousands of waterfront communities all across America. Nationwide over ISO marinas celebrated National Marina Day in 2003. Our rnaiina's event was a huge success because not only was it a benefit to our cominunitv but also it helped put Minnesota Ix^ating in the national spotlight. I am e*.cited to announce that our marina was recognized nationallv with the 2003 liest LiKal Political Advocaev Award for our National Marina Day event. It is because of the participation of the Hennepin Count) Sheriffs Water Patrol. Mound Volunteer Fire Department, Minnetonka Power Squadron, and visits by our State Representatives. Senator Gen Olson and Representative Steve Smith, in addition to the official State of Minnesota Proclamation, that we were recognized. We feel honored to receive this award but aie more excited for bringing a national spotlight to boating on Lake Minnetonka and m Minnesota. I.ake Minnetonka's marinas serve as gateways to boating for thousands of people seeking to enjoy our waters. Whether thev are cruising, sailing, fishing or participating in water s|xnls. boaters look to marinas to provide the facilities and serv ices they need to get their voyages off to the Ixst possible stall. This includes the marina's leadership in safeguarding the environment and serving as boater education centers, which is important not only to today's boaters, but also to future generations. I here fore, the role of the l.ake Minnetonka marina is not just a '’parking lot for boats", rather it's as a strong, v ibrant community of families and friends united by a shared passion for the water. Now. more ihaii ever. Minnesotans need clean, safe and relaxing locations at which to spend their leisure hours. On behalf of the Lake Minnetonka's Marinas, on this National Marina Day. we respectfully request you proclaim August 14, 2004. National Marina Day in the City of Orono. Enclosed please find our priKlamation. I understand your schedule is busy, however, if you are in the Spring Park area on August 14. 2004.1 would like to invite you and your family to participate in our National Marina Day celebration. Please feel tree to contact me if you have any questions about National Marina Day. or our celebration at Rockvam Boat Yards, I can be reached at 952-471-9515. Sincerelv, ^ / Kuxuniie kockvam ' NMD National Board Member Roxsnne Rockvam - P.O. Box 88 • Spring Park, MN 55884 - RRockv&n<^rbyicom • 952-471-9515 1