Wednesday, July 16, 2003
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Wednesday, July 16, 2003 |
Local DAR delegates convene in WashingtonProving once again that patriotism is alive and well in America, more than 3,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution assembled in Washington, D.C. to stage the service organization's 112th Continental Congress. Members from 50 states and several foreign nations gathered to review the business of the Society and to recognize the contributions of outstanding Americans. Among the honorees was Lynne Cheney, author and wife of United States Vice President Dick Cheney, who received the NSDAR's prestigious "Founders Medal for Education" in recognition of her work to promote American history to children. Nationally syndicated radio host Glenn Beck was presented with the "Founders Medal for Patriotism," and columnist and FOX News Channel Anchor Tony Snow delivered the keynote address during the opening night ceremonies of the Congress. In attendance at the Congress were Chapter Regent Marci Swetmon, Chapter Treasurer Marge Lec, Chapter Librarian Roz Edmondson, and Chapter Recording Secretary Nacy McLean - all members of the General Daniel Newnan Chapter which serves Coweta and Fayette counties. While at Congress, they attended all day and evening business sessions and special events including the opening night ceremonies, the Georgia luncheon, the United Kingdom reception, the Units Overseas luncheon, and a sunset dinner cruise on the Potomac River. The chapter also received a Level 1 Chapter Achievement Award. "America's resurgence of patriotism has been inspirational for our members, who have worked to promote love of country since our founding more than a century ago. We're so delighted to see flags flying again, and to have Americans from coast to coast rediscovering the greatness of our wonderful nation," said Linda Tinker Watkins, President General of the Society, who added that the organization has seen a renewed interest in membership since the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. "Our mission has never been so vital, and we're very excited about continuing our important work into the 21st century." The National Society of the DAR was founded in 1890 to promote patriotism, preserve American history, and support better education for our nation's children. Its members are descended from the patriots who won American independence during the American Revolution. With more than 170,000 members in approximately 2,300 chapters worldwide, DAR is one of the world's largest and most active service organizations. It is also the publisher of American Spirit magazine. To learn more about the work of today's DAR, visit www.dar.org.
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