HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION re 250th Independence Day USA Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Deputy Clerk of the Board
DATE: June 22,2026
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming July 2026 as Americas' 250th Anniversary of
Independence
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the United States Semiquincentennial, also called the
Sestercentennial (two and a half centuries), or the Quarter Millennium,marking the 250th anniversary of the
United States Declaration of Independence.
The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's past,honor the
contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the future generations who will carry forward the ideals of
democracy and individual liberty that make the United States a unique nation in the world.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
To honor America's Independence and approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming July 2026 as Americas' 250th
Anniversary of Independence
REVIEWED BY:
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J.ir D. Peters, County Administrator Date
PROCLAMATION
Americas' 250th Anniversary of Independence
WHEREAS,on July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the Semiquincentennial (250)
Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; and
WHEREAS,the journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to reflect on our nation's
past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead to the future generations who will carry
forward the ideals of democracy and individual liberty that make the United States a unique nation in the
world community; and
WHEREAS,the great state of Washington was founded by the Revolutionary War generation and
their children pressing west into the Northwest territory organized by the Northwest Ordinance, which was
land ceded by Britain to the United States by the Treaty of Paris of 1783; and
WHEREAS,the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a non-political
women's service organization, established in 1890, whose members are lineally descended from Patriots of
the American Revolution; and
WHEREAS,through the President General's leadership, all Daughters are spending the next three
years illuminating Our Legacy by celebrating our nation's rich history and diversity promoting
belonging through membership and dedicated service to God, Home and Country, and by
completing projects in unique, local and impactful ways; and
WHEREAS,from the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party until the 250th anniversary of the
signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1783, Daughters are celebrating our Nation's rich history and diversity
experience by honoring men and women who achieved American Independence. These Patriots, believing
in noble cause of liberty fought valiantly to establish a new nation; and
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED THAT Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby
proclaim the month of July 2026, as
Americas' 250th Anniversary of Independence
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners encourage all
County residents to join in appreciation of the United States of America and our freedom.
PROCLAIMED this 22"d day of June 2026.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Greg Brotherton, Chair
ATTEST: Heather Dudley-Nollette, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, CMC, Clerk of the Board Heidi Eisenhour, Member