From Left: (Standing) Roger Doyle - Commander, Lynn Hartt - Adjutant, Jim Barrett, 1st Lt. Commander and (Seated) Judge Allison Harbison. Submitted photo.
March 28, 2018 - Shelby County Judge Allison Harbison signed a proclamation on the 27th day of March naming April Confederate Heritage and History Month in Shelby County and encourages all residents to increase their knowledge of the history of Shelby County and the State of Texas, and particularly of the role played by Confederate Veterans of all races and ethic backgrounds in the history of our state and nation.
Confederate Memorial Day, April 26th is an official observance day to honor those who died fighting for the Confederate States of America and the month of April bears, significance since it marks both the beginning and the ending of the War Between the States.
Members of Capt. Jesse Amason Camp #282, Sons of Confederate Veterans present for the signing were Roger Doyle - Commander, Lynn Hartt - Adjutant, and Jim Barrett, 1st Lt. Commander.
Click here to read the full proclamation.
