HomeMy WebLinkAboutFlag Day 2009_6.14.2009
P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, fraternal benefit societies and state fraternal congresses have long
proclaimed their patriotism and will demonstrate it by celebrating National Flag Day,
June 14; and
WHEREAS, the fraternal benefit system performs many educational, religious,
charitable, cultural, and patriotic activities through its societies and their local lodges;
and
WHEREAS, the fraternalists of these societies and state congresses render great
service to our state and nation through civic and patriotic projects; and
WHEREAS, the National Fraternal Congress of America calls upon the leaders of its
76 member-societies and 32 state fraternal congresses to apprise the nation of the ideals
and objectives of fraternal benefit societies and to unite in observation of National Flag
Day,
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, do hereby proclaim June 14, 2009, as
NATIONAL FLAG DAY
and call upon citizens to lend their support and show their appreciation for the
contributions by fraternal benefit societies.