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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, the Governor Samuel Mathews Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII
Century is locally sponsoring National Colonial Heritage Month during the month of October, 2012;
and
WHEREAS, National Colonial Heritage Month brings to mind the first courageous settlers who
arrived in America and who determined the direction for the formation of our country; and
WHEREAS, the members of this Society, by virtue of their lineal descent from those early arrivals,
feel an obligation to work for the preservation of the priceless legacy that these early arrivals left to
all American citizens; and
WHEREAS, they continue to convey the true meaning of the inheritance by reminding us that our
privilege to live in a free country has stemmed from “loving our country, obeying its laws,
respecting its flag and defending it against all enemies.”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE GARVER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim October 2012
NATIONAL COLONIAL HERITAGE MONTH
in Georgetown, Texas and encourage all citizens to observe this month as a means of reinforcing
the priceless legacy we inherit with our citizenship, in order to help preserve our rich culture
and heritage with deep respect for the principals upon which our country was founded.