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Liberty Post Award |
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The Liberty Post Award
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From Wikipedia (link):
A liberty pole is a tall wooden pole, often used as a type of flagstaff, planted in the ground,
which may be surmounted by an ensign or a liberty cap.
A liberty pole was often erected in town squares in the years before and during the American
Revolution (i.e.,Concord, Massachusetts; Newport, Rhode Island; Caughnawaga, New York; Savannah, Georgia). Some colonists erected liberty poles on their own private land (such as in Woburn, Massachusetts - the pole raising there is reenacted annually). An often violent struggle over liberty poles erected by the Sons of Liberty in New York City raged for 10 years. The poles were periodically destroyed by the royal authorities (see the Battle of Golden Hill), only to be replaced by the Sons with new ones. The conflict lasted from the repeal of the Stamp Act in 1766 until the revolutionary New York Provincial
Congress came to power in 1775. The liberty pole in New York City was crowned with a gilt vane bearing the single word, "Liberty".
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Pennsylvania Revolution has taken this historic symbol and created the Liberty Post Award, which will be handed each year to a state legislator which meets these requirements:
- Puts aside party lines and follows the Constitution of the Commonwealth and United States.
- Promotes the constitution(s) by introducing and sponsoring constitutional legislation.
- Protects the liberties and freedom of the citizens of Pennsylvania.
- Fighting against unconstitutional legislation and demanding their constitutional authority.
- Current member of the PA Legislation.
The winner of the award each year will receive a certificate designating the award and its merit, they will receive the Liberty Post Award for 10 months to display, promote and share with his constituents. At the end of 10 months the award is to be returned to PA Revolution for cleaning and will be prepared for the next years winner - attaching a name plate each year representing the winner.
Past Award Winners:
2009 - Rep. Sam Rohrer
2010 -
Sponsor the Liberty Post Project by becoming a member today - Information coming soon!
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