HomeMy WebLinkAbout94-009RESOLUTION 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 1896 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 RESOLVED that the Butte County
Board of Supervisors recognizes February as American History Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 25th day of January, 1994 by the
following vote:
AYES; Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
None
NOES:
NOT VOTING : None
ABSENT: None ~~( i ~I~ . ~ ~ ~~, .~
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ED MC LAUGHLIN, Ch ir, Butte County
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN 3. BLACRLOC'R, Chief Administrative Officer and
Cler of the Bo rd of Supervisors