CHAPTER 878
STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DOVER
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, we honor the father of the home for
his concern for the well-being of his family, for his
endeavor to inculcate qualities in his children for good citizenship;
and
Whereas, we think of the father as
the interpreter of ethics and faith
such that will Ultimately benefit his fellowman; and
Whereas, it is fitting that we honor our fathers with a special day;
Now, therefore, I, Russell W. Peterson, Governor of the State
of Delaware, do hereby proclaim Sunday, June 21, 1970,
as
FATHER'S DAY
in Delawar e, and urge all
residents of the First State to observe t
he day in appropr iate manner, such as during worship services, commemorating
in some special way the father.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Russell W. Peterson, Governor
of the State of Delaware, have hereunto set my hand
and caused the Great Seal of said State
to be hereunto affixed at Dover
this first day of June in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and seventy,
and of the Independence of
the United States of America, the one hundred and ninety-fourth.
(GREAT SEAL)
RUSSELL W. PETERSON, Governor
Attest: EUGENE BUNTING, Secretary Of State