The Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter of the National Daughters of the American Revolution held their annual Holiday Luncheon Sunday at Salt Greek Grille in Rumson, honoring many local patriots who have given so much to the nation in a variety of ways.
In addition to several awards given during the luncheon, both to outstanding leaders for both the environment and veterans as well as DAR members who have been active in the DAR for up to 60 years, the membership began its meeting, not only with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Preamble to the Constitution, but also with the following American’s Creed.
The American’s Creed from the Shrewsbury Towne-Monmouth Chapter DAR
I believe in the United States of America as a government of the people, by the people, for the people, whose just powers are derived from the consent of the governed; A democracy in a republic, A Sovereign nation of many sovereign states; A perfect union, one and inseparable; Established upon those principles of freedom, equality, justice and humanity for which American patriots sacrificed their lives and fortunes. I therefore believe it is my duty to my country to love it, to support its Constitution, to obey its laws, to respect its flag, to defend it against all enemies.
Guest Speaker at the event was Cindy Zipf, Clean Ocean Action Founder and its executive Director, who was recently honored as USA Today’s New Jersey Woman of the Year.
