HomeMy WebLinkAbout93-004RESO~,UTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY
AS AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
.WHEREAS, The National Society Daughters of the American
Revolution initiated February as American History Month; as its
main objectives are historical, educational and patriotic; and
WHEREAS, The Society was incorporated June 4; 1891, and
in 1895 was chartered. by Congress, to which it reports annually
through The Smithsonian Institution; and,
WHEREAS, more than 700,000 members have jointed the NSDAR
since its founding, and there are chapters in all 50 states,
District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, France and
Mexico; and,
WHEREAS, American History Certificates and Medals are
awarded -~ each year _ to children in the 5th through 8th grades;
also the outstanding Teacher of American History Contest recognizes
those teachers in public, private and parochial schools who foster
a deeper understanding of events in the struggle .for independence
and freedom to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RE80LVED that the Butte County
Board of Supervisors recognizes February as American History Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 26th day of January, 1993 by the
following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Aolan, McLaughlin, Thomas and Char Hoax
NOES : None
NOT VOTING: None
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ABSENT: None /
MARY E $OUS, Chair,-Butte County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN BLACRL C Chief Administrative Officer and
Clerk ;of the . B d c~£ Supervisors
By: '
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