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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Governor Samuel Mathews Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII
Century is sponsoring National Colonial Heritage Month during the month of October, 2015; and
WHEREAS, the 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 the Society, by virtue of their lineal descent from those early arrivals,
feel an obligation to work for the preservation and priceless legacy that those 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 county has stemmed from “loving our country, obeying its laws, respecting its flag
and defending it against all enemies”
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DALE ROSS, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, do hereby proclaim October 2015 as:
NATIONAL COLONIAL HERITAGE MONTH
In the City of Georgetown and encourage all Citizens of Georgetown to observe this month as a
means of reinforcing the priceless legacy that we inherit with our citizenship, in order to help
preserve our rich culture and heritage with deep respect for the principles upon which our
great country was founded.