"We would like to thank you" is a common way of phrasing it, but perhaps a bit conversational for an official plaque. "We thank you" is less common, but still acceptible. To me, it the "We" stands out due to this phrasing's relative rarity in comparison with the simpler "Thank you", putting the emphasis on the fact that it is a collective act ... More @Wikipedia
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