CHAPTER 309 - STATE OF DELAWARE EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, October 11, 1936, will mark the anniversary of the death of General Casimir Pulaski, whose deeds at the siege of Savannah, Georgia, remain an inspiration to all Americans and whose memory it is fitting to hold in all honor; and
WHEREAS, by Act of the General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the Governor is directed to issue a proclamation on or about October 11th of each year to remind the people of our State of the service rendered by this illustrious hero,
NOW THEREFORE, I, C. D. Buck, Governor of the State of Delaware, under and by virtue of the authority vested in me by the aforesaid Act of the General Assembly, do call upon the people of this State to honor on
OCTOBER 11, 1936
the memory of Brigadier General Casimir Pulaski, by holding such exercises and ceremonies in schools and churches, as may be deemed appropriate in commemoration of his death; and further I do direct that on that day, the flag of the United States be displayed in all suitable places.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I, C. D. Buck, Governor of the State of Delaware, have hereunto set my hand and affixed the Great Seal of the State of Delaware, this first day of October, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hundred and thirty-six, and of the Independence of the United States the one hundred and sixty-first.
(Great Seal)
By the Governor:
C. D. BUCK.
WALTER DENT SMITH, Secretary of State.