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Recognizing The Nancy Hart Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, The Nancy Hart Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution in Milledgeville, Georgia, received its charter on December 3, 1900, and celebrated its 100th anniversary at the Old Statehouse on December 3, 2000; and

WHEREAS, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution seeks:
1. To perpetuate the memory and spirit of the men and women who achieved American Independence; by the acquisition and protection of historical spots and the erection of monuments; by the encouragement of historical research in relation to the American Revolution and the publication of its results; by the preservation of documents and relics and of the records of the individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; and by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries.
2. To carry out the injunction of Washington in his farewell address to the American people, "to promote, as an object of primary importance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge," thus developing an enlightened public opinion, and affording to young and old such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for performing the duties of American citizens.
3. To cherish, maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom, to foster true patriotism and love of country, and to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that this body recognizes and commends The Nancy Hart Chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution on its 100th anniversary and endorses its services in the new Millennium.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to transmit an appropriate copy of this resolution to The Nancy Hart Chapter, NSDAR.