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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,
2013; 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 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, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED
IN ME AS MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE
MONTH OF OCTOBER 2013 AS:
NATIONAL COLONIAL HERITAGE MONTH
in the City of Georgetown, Texas and encourage all Citizens of the City to observe this month as 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.