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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, there are few occasions in history where the actions of a few defenders changes the
destiny, not just for a country, but for the world; and
WHEREAS, “The Battle of Britain” was a dramatic turning point in the history of the Second World
War and a defining moment in world history when the Royal Air Force gained air superiority over
the Luftwaffe on September 15, 1940; and
WHEREAS, Prime Minister Churchill boldly stated “Never in the field of human conflict have so
many owed so much to so few”; and
WHEREAS, American pilots heroically helped to maintain air superiority over the British Isles and
gained air superiority over Europe and North Africa. The primary air superiority aircraft of the
Royal Air Force was the Spitfire aircraft.; and
WHEREAS, the “Brit Club” Interest Group of Sun City Texas, Georgetown, Texas will
commemorate “Battle of Britain Day” on September 15, 2012, the official day for such
commemoration, at the Dalrymple family plot in the Georgetown Presbyterian Cemetery.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, recognize the sacrifices of these historical defenders of our liberty and do hereby
proclaim Saturday, September 15, 2012
BATTLE OF BRITAIN DAY
in Georgetown, Texas