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Cape Region officials read Declaration of Independence
After the reading of the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights, the participants gathered for a group photo. Shown are (l-r) Sussex County Sheriff Jeff Christopher; Sussex County Councilman Vance Phillips; Rep. Steve Smyk, R-Milton; Sen. Ernie Lopez, R-Lewes; Claire and Anna Lopez; Rep. Dave Wilson, R-Bridgeville; Mellie Pettyjohn; Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown; Rep. Ruth Briggs King, R-Georgetown; Rep. Harvey Kenton, R-Milford; Georgetown Town Councilman Chris Lecates; Georgetown Mayor Bill West; Georgetown Councilman Dave Anderson; and Sen. Gary Simpson, R-Milford. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
July 15, 2014
The Rev. Rowland Scott and his wife Helen hold hands as they listen to the reading of the Declaration of Independence. Scott is also commander of American Legion Post 8 in Georgetown. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Georgetown resident and American Legion Post 8 member Howard Kuhn bows his head during the opening prayer. BY STEVEN BILLUPS
Cape Region officials joined Sen. Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, at the Georgetown Fire House on the Fourth of July to participate in the second annual reading of the Declaration of Independence. The event was scheduled to be held on The Circle in Georgetown, but the weather forced the event to be held in the fire hall. The Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights were broken down into even parts so all of the officials had an opportunity to read the parts.
