CHAPTER 883
STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
DOVER
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, Christopher Columbus first set foot in the western
hemi sp here on October 12, 1492; and
Whereas, we live in an era of new frontiers opened by the exploration
of space and b y scientific and
social developm ents offering new dimensions for humanity;
and
Whereas, our annual commemoration of the
achievements of Christopher Columbus serves
to remind us of the proud history which
began with his discovery of America 478 years ago; and
Whereas, Title 1, Section 501 of the Delaware Code sets aside
October 12 as a legal holiday in the State of Delaware;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Russell W. Peterson, Governor of the
State of Delaware, do hereby
proclaim Monday , October 12, 1970,
as
COLUMBUS DAY
in Delaware, and pursuant to Delaware Code, Title 1, Section 501,
as amended, do hereby designate Monday, October 12, 1970,
as a legal holiday in the State of Delaware in observance
of Columbus Day. I encourage all residents of The First St
ate to mark the day with appropriate ceremonies.
I further request that the American Flag and
the Flag of the State of Delaware
be flown on all public buildings on
this day.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Russell W. Peterson, Governor of the State of Delaware, have hereunto
set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the said
State to be hereunto affixed at Dover this first day of September 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-fifth.
(GREAT SEAL)
RUSSELL W. PETERSON, Governor
Att est: EUGENE BUNTING, Secretary of State