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Glendale Mayor honors Daughters of the American Revolution

The city of Glendale played host to a patriotic luncheon at the Glendale Adult Center this Wednesday to continue a series of America250 celebrations this year.

During the event July 1, Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers presented an America250 proclamation to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

“The city is proud to join communities across the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary,” Weiers stated in a press release. “I hope all Americans recognize the freedoms and liberties we enjoy in America today. I encourage our residents to celebrate our history and honor those who came before us. If we could all recognize this and love our country, we will be in good shape.”

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Glendale Mayor honors Daughters of the American Revolution

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The city of Glendale played host to a patriotic luncheon at the Glendale Adult Center this Wednesday to continue a series of America250 celebrations this year.

During the event July 1, Glendale Mayor Jerry P. Weiers presented an America250 proclamation to the Daughters of the American Revolution.

“The city is proud to join communities across the nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary,” Weiers stated in a press release. “I hope all Americans recognize the freedoms and liberties we enjoy in America today. I encourage our residents to celebrate our history and honor those who came before us. If we could all recognize this and love our country, we will be in good shape.”

The proclamation was presented to the Daughters of the American Revolution and its members, including the Arizona State Society and the Anasazi Chapter. They have worked to preserve and promote the history, values and stories of those who contributed to the cause of American independence.

The Arizona State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution  was established in 1901. This group is a federally chartered lineage-based membership service organization for women who are direct descendants from a patriot of the American Revolution.

DAR is dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education, and patriotism.

To learn about how Glendale is celebrating America250, please visit: https://www.glendaleaz.gov/Explore/Arts-Culture/America250.

Arizona State Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Jerry Weiers

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