HomeMy WebLinkAbout96-007WHEREAS, The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR} initiated
February as American History Month. Its main objectives are historical, educational and patriotic;
and
WHEREAS, the Society was incorporated June 4, 189 ] , and in 1896 was chartered by
Congress to which it reports annually through the Smithsonian Institution; and
WHEREAS, more than 700,000 members have joined the NSDAR since its founding. 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 fifth through eighth 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 23rd day of January, 1996 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Meyer, Dolan, Houx, Thomas and Chair McLaughlin
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: None
ABSENT: None ~ '(1 ~ f ~ ,'
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Ell Mc LAUGH N, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By:
deputy
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY
AS AMERICAN H[STORY MONTH