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CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | DECEMBER 8, 2025 REGULAR MEETING
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Issuance of Proclamation Recognizing the United States Semiquincentennial
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July 4, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a
defining moment in human history, which proclaimed America’s independence from Great Britain and King George
III, an act that profoundly changed not only the course of America’s history, but the history of the world; and
, the 14th and 15th British Colonies of East Florida (with its capital at St. Augustine) and West Florida
(with its capital at Pensacola) were created in 1763 with the passage of the Proclamation of 1763 by the British Crown
and are often omitted from the traditional narrative the American Revolution and Seminole County is located in
what was known as East Florida; and
, the British Crown ordered German surveyor and cartographer John William Gerard de Brahm to
survey its holdings in East Florida upon its acquisition from the Spanish in 1763, and de Braham traveled along the St.
John's River into what is now Seminole County and likely became one of the first Europeans to visit this area, and in
1765 subsequently created a map known as "the Map of East Florida, East of the 82nd degree of Longitude from the
Meridian of London ... Surveyed by William Gerard de Brahm, Surveyor General for the Southern District of North
America. In two parts” that represents the earliest known surveyed map of portions of what would become
Seminole County; and
, the United States Semiquincentennial provides a historic occasion to honor the vision, courage, and
sacrifices of the patriots who secured our independence, as well as the generations that have since worked to expand
and protect the blessings of liberty for all; and
the year 2026 offers an opportunity for all Americans to reflect upon and celebrate the enduring
principles of freedom, democracy, and self-government that have guided our nation since its founding in 1776; and
, Winter Springs, Florida, joins communities across our state and nation in recognizing the importance
of this milestone and in reaffirming our shared commitment to the ideals and values that continue to unite us as
Americans.
NOW THEREFORE, I, Kevin McCann, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, Florida do hereby Proclaim the year 2026 as a
celebration of:
in the City of Winter Springs and encourage all residents to observe this occasion with appropriate
ceremonies and events that celebrate our nation’s history, honor those who have served to defend its
principles, and inspire future generations to uphold the promise of freedom and equality.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused this Seal to be affixed and signed this 8th day of December 2025
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KEVIN McCANN, MAYOR
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CHRISTIAN D. GOWAN, CITY CLERK
Kevin McCann
Mayor
Paul Diaz
Commissioner
Victoria Bruce
Commissioner
Sarah Baker
Commissioner
Cade Resnick
Commissioner
Mark Caruso
Commissioner
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