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Sampson County proclaims 2026 part of national 'America 250' commemorations
Summary
The Sampson County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted a resolution encouraging local commemorations and educational programs as part of the nation’s 250th-anniversary celebrations.
The Sampson County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution proclaiming 2026 as the year Sampson County joins national America 250 commemorations.
The staff member who read the resolution told the board that the measure recognizes the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776, and “encourages all residents to participate in appropriate, commemorative, educational, and volunteer activities.” The resolution names veterans, civic leaders, educators, farmers, business owners, public servants and volunteers for their contributions to the community.
Chair opened the floor for a motion to adopt the text; a motion and second were recorded and the board voted in favor. Chair recorded that the “Resolution so carried.”
The resolution urges civic organizations, schools, museums, faith communities and volunteers across the county to lead local events and educational programs tied to the 250th anniversary and notes the county’s intent to join national commemoration efforts in 2026. The resolution, as read aloud during the meeting, concluded with the line, “Adopted this June 2026.”
The adoption was procedural and ceremonial; no budget appropriation tied to the resolution was identified in the transcript.
