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PROCLAMATION

Our country is a nation of people united by a common history and

individual heritage and diverse cultures, and Brantley County is

rich in the history of the War for Southern Independence; and

The State of Georgia has long cherished her Confederate history

and the great leaders who made sacrifices on behalf of the

Confederate cause; and

The Georgia Division of the Sons of Confederate Veterans is

dedicated to honoring on a statewide basis those of all colors who

served in the service of the Confederate States of America and to

educating the general public on Confederate history; and

Confederate Memorial Day bas been celebrated in Brantley County

and the State of Georgia for more than 100 years, and the month

of April bears special significance since it marks both the

beginning and the ending of the War for Southern Independence;

now

We, the Brantley County Board of Commissioners do hereby

proclaim April 2004 as "Confederate History and Heritage

Month" in Brantley County and encourage all residents to increase

their knowledge of the roll played by the Confederate States of

America in our country's history.

This the 24th day of March 2004-