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Opelika proclaims Peacebuilding Appreciation Day and recognizes Flag for Vets ahead of FreedomFest
Summary
Mayor Eddie Smith read a proclamation declaring Nov. 4, 2025, Peacebuilding Appreciation Day and presented a proclamation honoring Jamie Pappell and Flag for Vets Inc. ahead of FreedomFest, an event that will include concerts, a new annual Veterans Day parade and appearances by several medal-of-honor recipients and World War II veterans.
Mayor Eddie Smith presented two proclamations at the Nov. 4 meeting: one declaring Nov. 4, 2025, Peacebuilding Appreciation Day and another recognizing Jamie Pappell and Flag for Vets Inc. and announcing FreedomFest weekend and related veterans events.
In reading the peacebuilding proclamation, the mayor described a city effort to promote unity and reconciliation and noted plans for a Flag Day event on…
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