Proc. 2018-36 - NSSAR Sons of American Revolution convention, Houston, 7-18
PROCLAMATION
NO. 2018-36
WHEREAS the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution was established in 1889 as a patriotic, historical, and educational organization and was chartered by an Act of the
United States Congress on June 9, 1906; and
WHEREAS the Society seeks to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, an appreciation for true patriotism, a respect for our national symbols, and the value of American
citizenship; and
WHEREAS the Society remembers the past by honoring those who served or assisted the colonies during the Revolutionary War; builds for the future by promoting protecting our Constitution
and perpetuating American ideals and traditions; and helps educate youth about the Constitution; and,
WHEREAS today we celebrate the Texas Sons of the American Revolution as they host the 128th National SAR Congress in Houston July 11 through 18, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED, by the power vested in me as Mayor of the City of Huntsville, Texas, that:
July 2018
be declared: NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS
OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MONTH
in the City of Huntsville and urge all citizens to join us in commending the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution for their many patriotic efforts, and extend our
best wishes for their 128th National Congress.
PROCLAIMED AND SIGNED on this 18th day of July 2018.
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Andy Brauninger, Mayor