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Home My WebLink AboutAgenda Report - June 2, 1982 (35)r➢tial u �e1 a3 e+ta Pk`,< w xy 4 t y v ti } 7 r,�t ,1'i�k"z `r`h�jx,• i� - `?`'Ik.�'.tit i t8 € "n^S � - 0 1 •..s � ' J� a. ;r'.. �`4s x'YY� t i T _r tfu•S{yi„�ha� :o •.��. �� { '+'s t.� ° t +.. ., .t ....Y y,.z �} tr,.��, `5 PRESENTA': P R O C LAMA T I O.N The principles that the American Flag stands for were created by the experiences of a great people, said Woodrow Wilson many years ago. The Flag has grown and changed with the Nation. Every- thing that it represents is reflected in the lives of those who carried it, stood by it, served under it, or protected because of it. The Flag, as we salute it today, is an emblem that evolved through various stages, varied designs, and assorted appearances. Again reflecting the growth and changes of the country, as well as its people. To commemorate the anniversary of its adoption on .Tune 14, 1777, Congress has set aside the 21 days from Flag Day through Independence Day as a period to honor America. By displaying: the national ,colors during :.this -21 day 1". 1 ;_ _ salute to America, we symbolize a -united democracy: through x. this badge of -freedom and independence. Therefore, by virtue of the powers; vested -in-. this-:.ofEice�,:p. I do hereby proclaim the twenty-one days, Flag-.- Dry through s_ . Independence Day, as a pEriod to Honor America,, that .-there,.be �2 public gatherings and•activities at which the people can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate manner. Signed in the City of Lodi this 2nd day of "ng..... MAYOR Y. i• 4. IN SUGGESTED PROCLAMATION BY MAYORS, FLAG DAY - IEPENDENCE DAY 1982 PROCLAMATION The pcindpks that the Anwrican Flag stn-•tds for were created by the experiences of a mit people, said Woodrow Wilson many years ago. The Flag has grown and changed with the Nation. Everything that it represents is reflected in the liver of those who carried it, stood by it, served under it. or protected because of it. The Flag. as we salute it today, is an emblem that solved through various str.8es, varie4 designs, and assorted ap- pamuxes. Again reflecting the growth and changes of the country, as well as hs people. To commemorate the anniversary of its adoption on June 14, 1777, Congress has sex aside the 21 days from Flea Day through Independence Day as r period to honor America. By displaying the national colors during this 21 day salute to America. we symbolize a united democracy through this badge of freedom anal independence. Therefore. by virtue of the powers vested in this office, I do hereby proclaim the twenty-one days, Flag Day,throu&h Independence Day, as a period to Honor America, diat there be public gatherings and ;activities at which the people: can celebrate and 'honor their country in an appropriate manner. S►_ped in th- City of SEAL this day of MAYOR (Prgw d by dee Anierbaw Himont and Chun! Society, 520 Pennrylrwde ButMdfn& le'exhhl cbn. D.C. 20W) • � w t � •• �.c.w� uK�ca ww •www••e•*�• Honor America . that them be public _gatherings and activities at which the people can celebrate and honor their country in an appropriate manner. " DAY June 14 -July 4, 1982 HONOR AMERICA A Program of the American Historic and Cultural Society, Inc. 520 Pennsylvania Bldg.. Washington. D.C. 20004 •FLAG DAYlhrtug'hINDEPENDENCE DAY MONDAY JUNE 14 THROUGH SUNDAY JULY 49 1982 "...That Congress declares the twenty- one days from Flag Day through Inde- pendence Day as a period to honor America, that there be public gatherings and activities at which the people can celeb and , or their country in an appropriate manner." PUeLic LAW e4-33 Every community, group, and individual msy participate in this nation-wide effort by helping the handicapped, by expressing an appreciation for the aged, and by encouraging the young to understand the opportunities, as well as the responsibilities, in- herent in our constitutional system. Through such positive ac- tion, at least during these 21 days, Americans may then celebrate the Fourth of July with a feeling of accomplishment. 100,00 . "� 4 -.�: �� ;k;;:Q �� :' ,�� ' a 4 � vc'r�f��jj.�-. :..a}:.r:.'�•..c.:�t`xtrv'tiv'�r:t+v'µrw�ri7a'`�."uvw�e+;.,+w!i.c�'.,riw...«iw...+.rw .aw... . ' "dol hose who fou �h' it dom has a flaw 'lkhe 9 P --A proposed inscription for the Honor. America ... a continuing program of educat- ing the American people regarding the values of citizenship and their na- tional heritage. ... by stimulating love and admira- tion for our national history and tradi- tion, pride in the accomplishments of our constitutional form of government. ... sugge: ting historic ceremonies, parades, fireworks, erection of a flag monument, band concerts, a festival of American folklife. viewing of histor- ic documents in public buildings, con- temporary musical entertainments. MEMBERS OF CONGRESS of the United States join in declaring the 21 days as a period to honor America so that freedom loving Americans might demonstrate to the world that while we face problems as individuals, and as a Nation, we are proud of our country and the accomplishinents c our :onstitutional government. PROCLAMATIONS BY THE: GON E.RNORS of the SO state, and other jurisdictions, on the anniversary of independence make these 21 days a meaningful time to honor America with appropriate State House and statewide celebrations. MAYORS OF OUR NATION -S CITIES stimulate the spirit of patriotism and respect for individual libcrttcs by calling upon communitN and political leaders to rrcogrnrc these day% with appropriate obscrvanc^s. Many Nlasors initiate local prograrns `sy issuing proclamations on Flag Da% and or the Fourth of July, and surtultancous rel -_ase to the media. LABOR AND BUSINESS LEADERS participate in this annual program. These representatives of our freedom of enterprise society—the blue and %shite collar workers --remind us of those Founders who argued the structures of our constitutional government into existence. The cooperative spirit of business and labor is part of the success of the system. VFTFRANS, RELIGIOUS AND CIVIC organizations having celebrations scheduled for Flag Day and through the Fourth of July arc encouraged to continue and to expand these programs to promote .America and unity arnong all Americans. NEWSPAPERS. MAGAZINES. TELEVISION, RADIO AND CABLE are primarily responsible for what you see and hen:r about the programs to HONOR AMERICA. The cooperation and support of the media is vital to the success of this national effort to point out the educational and historical canoe of Amcrica'-x independence and c ita'onal government, Read the editorials as well as the news columns for ideas and plans; listen Io your local radio, watch TV for the "21 DAYS 01- .A:NILRICA" a minute each day of American hi%tot} as depicteu in the flags that have flown on this cuuntr V At Ar ...AND IOC' Communicate with your community leaden atom programs scheduled during this 21 -day period. As il' a proclamation ha. been rssucd". What o your employer doing' t:nu+n otlrcral.' "pedal .(:r% ice-, ai your place of %konhip" Fo"n dec.ustions? Ciamrs? Parades? F ttcssorl,,-" Farnils time ..reunions .picnics.) oteetib will never knowla /letnam Veterans Memorial: Washington, D.C. YOU ARE INVITED to join in this non-partisan pro- gram of the American I iistoric and Cultural Society to HONOR AMERICA. You can assist by taking an ac- tive role in mating your community's problems, bear- ing r. mind the common good of the greatest number. Put into: practice some of those innovative ideas you've been dreaming up to make life a little more rewarding in your area. Help knit the ties of respon- sibility and fellowship that strengthen the foundations of America, especially during the 21 days—FLAG DAY through INDEPENDENCE DAY. HERE ARE A FEW SUGGE.STIONS: * Adopt an HONOR AMERICA program in your community * Encourage the display of the American Flag every day starting on lune 14 and cont►r through July 4 * Invite retail merchants to include in their advertising an encouragement to their customers to join in local program activities * Suggett that shopping centers have special display. of historic events and appropriate ceremonial program involving schools, ser- vice clubs, patriotic organizations * Sponsor arts and crafts %%orkshops, study forgotten skills, involve senior citizen, grandchildren learning from grandparent,, * Organize folk festivals with traditional food, dance, comurnes and music * Invite professional assistance from your local nc%%.»aper, radio and TV station► to help Aiih pubhcirnng and report ing featur, events, recording highlights (it ac- tivities -We hold this at:nual celebration to remind our- ves.of all the good done in the proce ��me, of Th tsit W%s done and who did it and oW are torically connected with it. And we go from these meetings in better humor with ourselves—we feel more attached the one to the other and move firmly bound to the country we inhabit." -Abraham Uncoln. July 4, 1858 The Sisnificance Of This Symbol Centuries ago, while North America was a vast wilderness, the eagle was esteemed in many parts of the world as a symbol of power, courage and freedom. Rulers displayed this bird a% an emblem Of authority and unity. to tribute :v the jvdgrnent of the Founding Uathers, a variation of this eagle figure wax adopted 0the American lRoon. and Cultural Society as , insignia of its continuing program to lionot i Ani rica. The characl.nistic cmbkm, containing the nation's colors, i.. an eagle in red and white profited against a bell-shaped blue background dotted with 13 white stats representing the original American colonies, and all encircled in a ring of 50 gold stars. The American Historic and Cuaural Society, Inc., was established in June 1970 under the laws of the District of Columbia, and its program to increa-.e the knowledge of the American public about its cultural heritage. constitutional government, and history, and to commemorate the anniversary of 0c indepen- dence of the United States of America. It is nort- political and non-profit. f I . JbIltiliff?", Ili Will 11 If UP [I -j !N� I'd' 5111 p" Uc cr Rif