HomeMy WebLinkAboutII(B) Proclamation - Flag Day And Pause For The Pledge Of Allegiance Day - June 14, 1999 Agenda 6-01-99
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Proclamation
WHEREAS, there is no better symbol of our country's values and traditions than the
Flag of the United States 'of America. Chosen by the Continental Congress in 1777, it
continues to exemplify the profound commitment to freedom, equality, and opportunity made
by our founders more than two centuries ago. Our flag's proud stars and stripes have long
inspired our people, and its beautiful red, white, and blue design is known around the world as
a beacon of liberty and justice; and
WHEREAS, today, America's Flag graces classrooms, statehouses, courtrooms, and
churches, serving as a daily reminder of this Nation's past accomplishments and ongoing
dedication to safeguarding individual rights; and
WHEREAS, this week and throughout the year let us do all we can to teach younger
generations the significance of our Flag. Its 13 red and white stripes represent not only the
original colonies, but also the courage and purity of our Nation, while its 50 stars stand for the
separate but united States of our Union. Let us pledge allegiance to this Flag to declare our
patriotism and raise its colors high to express our pride and respect for the American way of
life; and
WHEREAS, the people.of Ocoee are called upon to observe with pride and all due
ceremony those days from Flag Day through Independence Day, as a time to honor our
• Nation, to celebrate our heritage in public gatherings and activities, and to publicly recite the
Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America.
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Now, Therefore, I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, do
hereby proclaim June 14, 1999, as
"FLAG DAY"
and do also hereby proclaim Monday, June 14, 1999, as
"PAUSE FOR THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE"
as part of Flag Day observances throughout the United States and within the City of Ocoee,
and urge all citizens to observe "Flag Day" and "Pause for the Pledge of Allegiance" by
flying the Stars and Stripes from their homes and other suitable places.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF; I have hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Ocoee,
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S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor