HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 02/04/2013 - Proclamation Georgia Day 2013Georgia Day 2013
WHEREAS, the State of Georgia was founded by General James Edward Oglethorpe,
who received a Royal Charter for establishing a colony in honor of King
George II and led 116 people from England on the HMS Anne, landing
near present-day Savannah on February 12, 1733; and
WHEREAS, George Walton, Button Gwinnett, and Lymon Hall each signed the
Declaration of Independence on behalf of Georgia, which later became the
fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution, on January 2, 1788; and
WHEREAS, since its founding 280 years ago, Georgia has grown to over 9 million
people and has progressed from a rural state to a commercial, financial,
and cultural center for the Southeast and nation; and
WHEREAS, all Georgians are invited to rediscover our natural, cultural and historic
wonders and sites, and to encourage people throughout the nation and
the world to recognize the people, institutions, and historic events that
have shaped Georgia's significant place in our country's history and
global commerce.
NOW, THEREFORE, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, do hereby
proclaim February 12, 2013, as GEORGIA DAY in honor of our state's 280th
anniversary and call upon all Georgians and the residents of the City of Milton to
celebrate our proud and rich heritage.
Further, I urge all citizens to recognize Georgia Day 2013 by proudly supporting our
state and continuing to hold it in the highest regard.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 4tb day of
February 2013.
Joe LOCkWofMayor