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Tartan Day April 6th |
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...The fair have sighed for it,
The brave have died for it,
Foeman sought for it,
Heroes fought for it,
Honour the name of it,
Drink to the name of it,
The Tartan!
Whereas April 6th has special signifgance to all Americans, especially those of Scottish descent, because the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, was signed on April 6th, 1320 and The American Declaration of Independence was modeled on that inspirational document;
Whereas this resolution honors the major role that Scottish Americans played in the founding of this nation...
Whereas this resolution recognizes the monumental achievements and invaluable contributions made by Scottish Americans...
Resolved, That the Senate designates April 6 of each year as "National Tartan Day."
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