HomeMy WebLinkAbout98-020~~~solufion No. 9s-~o
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY
AS AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, ~hhe National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR}
initiated February as American History Month. Its main objectives are historical, educational and
patriotic;
WHEREAS, the Society was incorporated June 4, 1$91, and in 1896 was chartered by
Congress to which it reports annually through the Smithsonian Institution;
WHEREAS, more than ?00,000 members have joined the NSDAR since its founding. 'hhere
are chapters in all 50 states. District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, France and
Mexico;
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WHEREAS, American history certificates and medals are awarded each year to children in
the fifth through eighth grades. Also, the f~utstanding 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 oI` Supervisors
recognizes February as American History Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, b_v the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 10th day of
February. 1998 by the fallowing vote:
AYF,S: Supervisors Beeler. Hoax, ,losiassen and Chair Davis
NOES: None
NOT VOTING: Supervisor Dolan l ,,-~
ABSF,N'T: None ~,,~'
FREDL C. DAMS, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTF,ST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative C)fticer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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deputy