CHAPTER 552
STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, on October 12, citizens of South American countries and our neighbors of North America will join all Americans in honoring the memory and accomplishments of the courageous men, led by Christopher Columbus, who sailed previously uncharted seas to discover a "new world"; and
WHEREAS, the discovery of America on October 12, 1492, opened a new and brighter era in the history of mankind; and
WHEREAS, the fine Italian hand of earlier craftsmen is reflected in our civilization and culture; and
WHEREAS, Delawareans of Italian descent are daily making outstanding contributions to this great Nation in every conceivable field of endeavor; and
WHEREAS, even today, new discoveries—on land, under the seas and in outer space—are being made by courageous men and women following the example set 473 years ago by Christopher Columbus; and
WHEREAS, this annual observance serves to remind us of the courage and contributions made by Christopher Columbus and other great explorers, and of the many blessings that are ours by virtue of living in this great Nation; and
WHEREAS, Title 1, Sec. 501 of the Delaware Code sets aside the 12th of October as a legal holiday in the State of Delaware:
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Charles L. Terry, Jr., Governor of the State of Delaware, do proclaim Tuesday, October 12, 1965, as
COLUMBUS DAY
and I urge all Delawareans, and particularly those who are connected with our schools and colleges, to mark with appropriate ceremonies this 473 anniversary of the discovery of America.
I also request that the American Flag and the Flag of the State of Delaware be flown on all public buildings on this significant occasion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, Charles L. Terry, Jr., 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
(GREAT SEAL) 7th day of October in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and sixty-five, and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred and ninetieth.
CHARLES L. TERRY, JR., Governor Attest: ELISHA C. DUKES, Secretary of State