HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-06-09 Proclamation
RECOGNIZING JUNE 14, 2014 AS FLAG DAY
WHEREAS, for more than two centuries, the flag of the United States has been a symbol of
hope and pride and has inspired our citizens during times of conflict and
comforted us during moments of sorrow and loss; and
WHEREAS, by Act of Congress of the United States dated June 14, 1777, the first official
Flag of the United States was adopted; and
WHEREAS, by Act of Congress dated August 3, 1949, June 14 of each year was designated
“National Flag Day;” and
WHEREAS, the Congress has requested that the President annually issue a proclamation
designating the week in which June 14 occurs as National Flag Week; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 1982, the National Flag Day Foundation was chartered to
conduct educational programs and to encourage all Americans to PAUSE FOR
THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE on Flag Day.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf
of the City Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize June 14, 2014 as Flag
Day in the City of Bangor and urge all citizens to pause at 7:00 pm Eastern Daylight Time on
this date to join all Americans in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to our Flag and to our
Nation. As we recall the history of Old Glory, let us remember our duty to carry our heritage
of freedom into the future.
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Given this the 9 day of June, 2014.
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Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor