DAR hosts luncheon for veterans, proclamation signed

The Rock House Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, met on Nov. 13, 2023, at the Rock House State Historic Site.  The chapter welcomed new members who were recently approved by the National Society as lineal descendants of a Revolutionary Patriot.  Following the meeting, several local veterans were welcomed to a potluck luncheon in their honor.

After the luncheon, Chapter Regent Pamela Wood presented Quilts of Valor to five veterans in attendance.  Those receiving a quilt were: Jim Sutcliffe, Army, World Warr II, 1943-1945 POW; Jerry Don Nash, Army, Vietnam 1969-1970; Chuck Armstrong, Navy, Vietnam 1973-1978; Rick Wood, Navy (retired), Gulf War/Desert Storm 1974-2000; and Kevin Honaker, Marine Corps, Afghanistan 2009-2012.

Following the meeting and luncheon, Denny Wayne Robinson, White County executive, signed a proclamation for National American Indian Heritage Month. Native American Awareness Week began in 1976.  In August 1990, recognition was expanded by Congress and approved by President George Bush designating the month of November as National American Indian Heritage Month.