Proc. 2015-07 Colonial Heritage Month 10-14
PROCLAMATION
No. 2015-07
WHEREAS the John Champion Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVII
Century of Texas is sponsoring National Colonial Heritage Month during the
month of October 2013; and
WHEREAS the National Society Colonial Dames XVII Century was established in 1915 and
its spirit is reflected in the 11,500 members who are descendants of early
colonists to the United States of America, and membership extends to 46 states
and an international chapter in Canada; and
WHEREAS the members share a common interest in American history, honor the hardships
and heroism of those who sought spiritual and economic freedom, and
acknowledge those individuals whose lasting legacy of virtue, courage, and
patriotism molded the character of this nation; 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 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 BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in
me as the Mayor of the City of Huntsville, that
OCTOBER 2014
be designated as: “COLONIAL HERITAGE MONTH”
in Huntsville, Texas, and urge all citizens to join the members of the John Champion Chapter, National
Society Colonial Dames XVIIth Century 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 country was founded.
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PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this 1 day of October 2014.
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Mac Woodward, Mayor