TITLE
Title
PROCLAMATION COMMEMORATING JOSEPH HEWES, WILLIAM HOOPER AND JOHN PENN - DELEGATES TO THE 1ST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS FROM THE COLONY OF NORTH CAROLINA
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SPONSOR
Sponsor
Commissioner Patrick Tillman
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PROCLAMATION
Proclamation
WHEREAS, on July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate the semi-quincentennial 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 North Carolina was founded by the Revolutionary War generation and their children in the territory once claimed by King Charles I of England and where the Halifax Resolves resolution was adopted by North Carolina on April 12, 1776, which was the first formal call for independence from Great Britain among the American colonies; and
WHEREAS, the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is a nonpolitical 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, and by completing projects in unique, local and impactful ways; and
WHEREAS, from the 250th anniversary of the Boston Tea Party in 2023 until the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Paris in 2033, Daughters are celebrating our nation’s rich history and diversity of experience by honoring all men and women who achieved American independence. These Patriots, believing in the noble cause of liberty, fought valiantly to establish a new nation; and
WHEREAS, Joseph Hewes, William Hooper and John Penn, delegates to the 1st Continental Congress from the colony of North Carolina signed the Declaration of Independence for the people of North Carolina; and
WHEREAS, the North Carolina Daughters are commemorating these three North Carolina Patriots who signed the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Guilford County Board of Commissioners does hereby recognize the contributions of Joseph Hewes, William Hooper and John Penn - North Carolina's delegates to the 1st Continental Congress on July 4, 1776 where the Declaration of Independence was signed. The Board encourages all Guilford County citizens to commemorate these North Carolinians and the 250th anniversary of the signing with appropriate events and activities.
ADOPTED this the 18th day of June 2026.
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REQUESTED ACTION
Requested Action
Adopt proclamation commemorating Joseph Hewes, William Hooper and John Penn as North Carolina's delegates to the 1st Continental Congress on July 4, 1776.
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