President George Washington Day Proclamation

City Council Proclamation

WHEREAS, the United States of America was established following the War of Revolution from 1776 to 1783, a war won through the brilliant and courageous leadership of George Washington, revered Father of our Nation; and

WHEREAS, George Washington, who lived from 1732 to 1799, mobilized the Continental Army and led the American colonies against the most powerful country in the world, finally defeating the British at the famous battle of Yorktown, Virginia; and

WHEREAS, this revered founder of our nation resisted the efforts of many supporters to make him a king or dictator, instead using his influence and power to support the creation and adoption of the Constitution of the United States; and

WHEREAS, George Washington was elected as the first President of the United States, serving two terms of office from 1789 to 1797, and through his devotion, wisdom, and vision, became the exemplar of distinguished leadership for all future presidents; and

WHEREAS, the William Hightower Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution wish to encourage all citizens to recognize the epochal contributions of George Washington to our nation by celebrating his birth on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.