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RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING FEBRUARY
AS AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
WHEREAS, The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR)
initiated February as American History Manth. Its main objectives are historical, educational and
patriotic;
WHEREAS, the Society was incorporated June 4, 1891, 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.
There are chapters in all 50 states, District of Columbia, Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, France
and Mexico;
WHEREAS, American history certificates and medals are awarded each. year to children in
the fifth through eighth grades. The topic for this year's contest and celebration is "A Naval Hero
of the Early American Republic, 1789-1899.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Butte County Board of Supervisors
recognizes February as American History Month.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, by the Butte County Board of Supervisors this 26`'' day of
January 1999 by the fallowing vote:
AYES: Supervisors }3ee1_er, Davis, Roux, Jos i.assen and Chair Doran
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
NOT VOTING: None
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JANE DOYJAN, Chair
Board of Supervisors
ATTEST:
JOHN S. BLACKLOCK, Chief Administrative Officer
and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
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