New Canaan Celebrates 125th Anniversary Of Local DAR Chapter

NEW CANAAN, CT — First Selectman Kevin Moynihan on Wednesday issued the following Proclamation in honor of the 125th Anniversary of The Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR):

125th Anniversary Celebration for the Daughters of the American Revolution

Whereas: On September 14, 1894 the Hannah Benedict Carter Chapter of the NSDAR was founded; and

Whereas: It is one of New Canaan’s oldest woman’s civic organizations dedicated to serving our veterans, promoting patriotism and education and preserving our community’s connection with the past; and

Whereas: The DAR sponsors an annual American history essay contest for the New Canaan schools, gives an annual Good Citizen award to outstanding high school seniors, and presents a Community Service award to a local volunteer who has given exemplary service to our community; and

Whereas: DAR members conduct many acts of charity and community service, sponsors U.S. Constitution Week in New Canaan, and participates in Veterans Day Ceremonies and the Memorial Day Parade; and

Now Therefore, I, Kevin J. Moynihan, First Selectman of the Town of New Canaan, do hereby extend best wishes on this occasion and declare October 23, 2019 as HANNAH BENEDICT CARTER DAY in the Town of New Canaan.