CHAPTER 412
STATE OF DELAWARE
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, since the settlement of this state by our forefathers, agriculture has continued to be one of our most important industries; and
WHEREAS, the annual Kent and Sussex County Fair at Harrington is the only opportunity for the farmers, 4-H Clubs, Granges, and similar organizations in Delaware to exhibit the fruits of their labor; and
WHEREAS, this event likewise affords an opportunity for our urban populations to witness these fine displays and thus take note of the essential roles of our agricultural citizens in raising the standards of living in both our state and nation; and
WHEREAS, this fair in addition serves as an attraction to our neighbors in other states and as an excellent means of publicizing the Diamond State's importance in supplying foodstuffs to eastern metropolitan areas; and
WHEREAS, the 38th consecutive year in the Kent and Sussex County Fair's history finds the grounds, buildings and equipment improved in such manner as to make this the greatest fair ever held in our state.
THEREFORE, I, J. CALEB BOGGS, Governor of the State of Delaware, do hereby set aside the week of July 22 through 27 as
FAIR WEEK IN DELAWARE
and I take this opportunity to commend the directors of the Kent and Sussex County Fair Association for their foresightedness and awareness of the general growth of the state, as evidenced by their new construction projects and expansion of program.
Further, I strongly urge our citizens to avail themselves of the educational and entertainment facilities provided by the Kent and Sussex Fair, which in effect serves as the state fair of Delaware.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, J. Caleb Boggs, 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 Second day of July hi the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and fifty-seven and of the Independence of the United States of America, the one hundred and eighty-second.
(GREAT SEAL)
J. CALEB BOGGS, Governor
JOHN N. McDOWELL, Secretary of State