HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 04/14/2008 - Patriots Day (2)Patriots Day
Whereas, April 19, 1775 is a momemus day in our nation 's histov; and
Whereas, in the ear+ hours of that day, three patriots -Paul Revere, William Dawes and Dr.
Samuel PrescoR -rode through the streets of Massachuxeits to wmfellow colonists thaf
British troops had been assembled and were advancing with the intention of capturing
patriot leaders and military stares; and
Whereas, answering this alarm, men and women congregared on the YiIEoge Green in Lexington on
the morning of April 19, 1775, took up arms and commenced the stwggle that would end
England's control of the American colonies; and
Whereas, 'The ~4101heard 'rodthe world" wasfled in Comrd by determined patriotsporn the
Middlesex countryside, who confruafedrhe Redcoats and uItimafeEyforced the British to
turn back at North Bridge; an$
Whereas, minutemen, mililia md colonists from cities and towns throughout rhe cornrnoprweaith
joined forces along she battle road at Menotomy, now known as Arlington and
overpowered the retreating British; and
Whereas, it is appropriate that we recognize the importance of this day in our hisrory and pqy
tribute to the dedication of those assembled on the Village Green in Lexington for 6hat
Decisive buttbe; and
Whereas, the Piedmont Chapter of the Suns of the American Revolution, an organization of lineal
descendans of the patriots of the Americm Revo!ution, reminds us of the courage and
sacr~jkeof ourfounders who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to bestow
the blessings ofliberry upon this gre~tstate and nation.
NOK THEREFORE, we, the Mqor and Council hereby recognize and proclaim April 19, 2008 as
Poiriots Dty and urge all Georgims to become more knowledgeable of the role the Revolution played in
the history of our great nation.
Given mder my hand and the Seal of the Cify ofMiEtorr, Georgi~on this 14"' dny of April, 2008.