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1993•2001•2017
WHEREAS, on July 4, 1776, the historic American Declaration of
Independence announced all the thirteen colonies in North America as "Free
and Independent States"; and
WHEREAS, this day onward, July 4th came to be celebrated as the
American Independence Day and the nation's birthday; and
WHEREAS, we offer our gratitude to all the American patriots, past and
present, who have sought to advance freedom and lay the foundations of
peace; and
WHEREAS, all people and races and groups and nations, everywhere in the world remain full of hope and promise where opportunity thrives; and
WHEREAS, we stand with America and continue to proclaim liberty
throughout the world where our freedoms are celebrated.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, SHELLY PETROLIA, Mayor of the City of Delray,
Florida, on behalf of the City Commission, do hereby proclaim July 4, 2019, as:
Independence Day
and encourage all citizens of Delray Beach to observe this holiday with
celebration of life and liberty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Official Seal of the City of Delray Beach, Florida, to be affixed
this 2nd day of July 2019.
SHELLY PETROLIA
MAYOR
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