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Massachusetts Senate adopts resolution honoring Evacuation Day; presents several ceremonial resolutions
Summary
The Massachusetts Senate on March 17 adopted a resolution commending the South Boston Citizens Association for its role in marking Evacuation Day (March 17, 1776) and presented multiple ceremonial resolutions recognizing health-awareness months and organizational milestones.
The Massachusetts Senate on March 17 adopted a resolution commending the South Boston Citizens Association for its role in marking Evacuation Day (March 17, 1776) and presented several additional ceremonial resolutions recognizing awareness months and organizational milestones.
The resolution, introduced by Senator Collins and discussed on the Senate floor, won a voice vote; the clerk recorded “the ayes have it” and the resolution was adopted. Sponsors also read a group of ceremonial resolutions honoring public-health awareness months and a 100th anniversary.
Senator Stewart framed Evacuation Day as an early American victory, noting its role in the end of the Siege of Boston and the wider Revolutionary effort. Stewart said the monument at Dorchester Heights — now under renovation with support from the National Park Service and…
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