November 2023 Colonial Heritage Month Vrodamation
by the
Aapor of the QCitp of ]Benton, Memo
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Oreetingg:
WHEREAS, the Star of Destiny Chapter of the National Society Colonial Dames XVH Century of Denton,
Texas is locally sponsoring National Colonial Heritage Month during the month of October
2023;and
WHEREAS, National Colonial Heritage Month brings to mind the first courageous settlers who arrived in
America and who determined the direction for the formation of our country; and
WHEREAS, the members of this Society, by virtue of their lineal descent from those early arrivals, feel an
obligation to work for the preservation of the priceless legacy that these early arrivals left to all
American citizens;and
WHEREAS, they continue to convey the true meaning of the inheritance by reminding us that our privilege
to live in a free country has stemmed from"loving our country,obeying its laws,respecting its
flag and defending it against all enemies".
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Gerard Hudspeth,Mayor of the City of Denton,Texas,do hereby declare and proclaim November
2023 as
"COLONIAL HERITAGE MONTH"
in the City of Denton and encourage all Citizens of the City of Denton, Texas to observe this
month as a means of reinforcing the priceless legacy that we inherit with our citizenship, in
order to help preserve our rich culture and heritage with deep respect for the principles upon
which our great country was founded.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the official
seal of the City of Denton,Texas to be affixed this the month of November 2023.
GERARD HUDSPETH,MAYOR
ATTEST:
JESUS SALAZAR,CITY SECRETARY
BY: