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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. th Given this the 9 day of June, 2014. ________________________ Benjamin A. Sprague, Mayor