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PROCLAMATION Proclamation P-1989-8 WHEREAS, Memorial Day has always been a special holiday in Beaufort, South Carolina, for historic and commemorative reasons; and WHEREAS, this-has been especially true for the black community of Beaufort, since it was on the Sea Islandsthat the first regiment of black Union soldiers was raised by the United States Army in the Civil War, and WHEREAS, Memorial Day 1989, Monday, May 29, is especially noteworthy due to the reburial of nineteen black Union soldiers of the 55th Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment whose remains were found on Folly Island in 1987 where they had been buried during the winter of 18631864; and WHEREAS, the reburial service for the nineteen Union soldiers will be held in the United States National Cemetery where almost two thousand other USCT soldier dead are buried; and WHEREAS, the City and County of Beaufort will be honored by a Massachusetts delegation, including the Governor of that State, Michael Dukakis. NOW, THEREFORE, Beaufort County Council declares May 29, 1989, to be a special day of remembrance for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country, as well as a day of dedication to those principles of liberty and the pursuit of happiness which have made this a great country. COUNTY COUNCIL OF BEAUFORT COUNTY BY: ____________ ------------w~i~l~l~i~a-m---M~.~B~o-w_e_n Chairman ATTEST: Clerk to 1