Joint Resolution of the Georgia General Assembly

March 28, 1935

FLAG ALLEGIANCE.

No. 17.

A RESOLUTION.

Whereas it is a part of the duty of every patriotic citizen to pledge allegiance to the flag of our country, and whereas every man, woman, and child of this State owes a similar allegiance to the flag of Georgia, and whereas said State flag along with our National flag should be displayed on all public holidays and in all public schools and civic gatherings:

Now be it resolved by the House with the Senate concurring, that the following be adopted as the pledge of allegiance to the State flag: "I pledge allegiance to the Georgia flag and to the principles for which it stands; Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation."

Be it further resolved, that said State flag be displayed at appropriate occasions in the public schools of this State and in all patriotic meetings, and the citizens of our State be requested to take the above allegiance to said flag.

Approved March 28, 1935.

Source: Ga. Laws 1935, p. 1253.

© Carl Vinson Institute of Government, The University of Georgia

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