American History Month-State•
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State of Florida
L:xecutive Departu~ent
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• WHEREAS, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution sponsor
February as American History Month each year; and
WHEREAS, to stimulate a knowledge in both young and old and a sense of pride
in our nation's great achievements and dedication to liberty; and
WHEREAS, to stress pride in the United States of America through community
services in educational programs, essay contests and historic tours; and
WHEREAS, through the study of American History we are made aware of the
importance of Freedom, Equality, Justice and Humanity in all our lives today; and
WHEREAS, the importance of remembering American History should be duly
noted;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Lawton Chiles, by virtue of the authority vested in me
as Governor of the State of Florida, do hereby proclaim the month of February 1994 as
AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH
in Florida and urge all residents to join with me this month in recognizing the importance
of American history in our lives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I
have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the
State of Florida to be affixed
at Tallahassee, the Capital, this
3rd day of January in the year
of our Lord nineteen hundred
and ninety-four.
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