23-flag-dayPROCLAMATION 2004-23
WHEREAS On June 14, 2004, Americans will observe the 227th birthday of the flag of the United States of America. This special day provides a time for our Nation to reflect on our flag's
rich history and its meaning to Americans and people around the world; and
WHEREAS The Continental Congress adopted the Stars and Stripes as the official flag of our young republic on June 14, 1777. Describing the new flag, the Congress wrote, "White signifies
Purity and Innocence; Red, Hardiness and Valor; Blue signifies Vigilance, Perseverance and Justice." Over time, the flag's design evolved to keep pace with our Nation's development
and growth, but its meaning as a symbol of democracy and freedom has remained constant; and
WHEREAS In Waubeka, Wisconsin, in 1885 Bernard John Cigrand a nineteen year old school teacher in a one room school placed a 10” 38 star flag in an inkwell and had his students write
essays on what the flag meant to them; and
WHEREAS He called June 14th the flag’s birthday. Stony Hill School is now a historical site. From that day on he dedicated himself to inspire not only his students but also all Americans
in the real meaning and majesty of our flag; and
WHEREAS The American flag has served as a symbol of our country's enduring freedom and unity. It has welcomed generations of immigrants to America's shores and is displayed proudly on
homes, at schools, and over businesses across our country. During times of war, our flag has rallied our citizens to defend the blessings of liberty at home and abroad. It has accompanied
our troops into battle and been given to grieving families at the grave sites of fallen heroes. Today, as our brave men and women in uniform fight terrorism and advance freedom, the
flag inspires patriotism and pride across our Nation and around the world;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Councilmember of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
MAY 14, 2004
be declared:
“NATIONAL FLAG DAY”
in Huntsville, Texas.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED this the 14th day of June 2004.
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Gary Crawford, Councilmember