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Patriots Day
Whereas, April 19, 1775 is a momentous day in our nation's history; and
Whereas, in the early hours of that day, three patriots — Paul Revere, William Dawes and Dr.
Samuel Prescott — rode through the streets of Massachusetts to warn fellow colonists that
British troops had been assembled and were advancing with the intention of capturing
patriot leaders and military stores; and
Whereas, answering this alarm, men and women congregated on the Village Green in Lexington on
the morning of April 19, 1775, took up auras and commenced the struggle that would end
England's control of the American colonies; and
Whereas, "the shot heard `round the world" was fared in Concord by determined patriots ftom the
Middlesex countryside, who confronted the Redcoats and ultimately forced the British to
turn back at North Bridge; and
Whereas, minutemen, militia and colonists frown cities and towns throughout the commonwealth
joined forces along the 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 history and pay
tribute to the dedication of those assembled on the Village Green in .Lexington for that
Decisive brittle; and
Whereas, the Piedmont Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, an organization of lineal
descendants of the patriots of the American Revolution, reminds us of the courage and
sacrifice of our founders who pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honor to bestow
the blessings of liberty upon this great state and nation.
NOW, WHEREFORE, we, the Mayor and Council hereby recognize and proclaim April 19, 2009 as
Patriots Day and urge all Georgians to become more knowledgeable of the role the Revolution played in
the history of our great nation.
Given under n y hand and the Seal of the City ofMilton, Georgia on this Mo day of April 2009.
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