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| 2 | 2 | | House Resolution 541 |
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| 3 | 3 | | By: Representative Burns of the 159 |
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| 6 | 6 | | A RESOLUTION |
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| 7 | 7 | | Honoring the legacy of the Battle of Brier Creek; and for other purposes. |
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| 9 | 9 | | WHEREAS, the Battle of Brier Creek, fought on March 3, 1779, in Screven County,2 |
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| 10 | 10 | | Georgia, was a pivotal conflict in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolutionary3 |
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| 11 | 11 | | War, where British forces under the command of Lieutenant Colonel Archibald Campbell4 |
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| 12 | 12 | | achieved a decisive victory over American forces led by General John Ashe; and5 |
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| 13 | 13 | | WHEREAS, this battle marked a significant moment in the conflict, as the British victory at6 |
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| 14 | 14 | | Brier Creek not only allowed them to maintain a foothold in Georgia but also paved the way7 |
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| 15 | 15 | | for their subsequent invasion of South Carolina, which was critical to the continuation of8 |
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| 16 | 16 | | British efforts to subdue the southern colonies; and9 |
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| 17 | 17 | | WHEREAS, the destruction of the bridge over Brier Creek by British forces, combined with10 |
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| 18 | 18 | | a surprise flanking maneuver, led to the swift defeat of American troops, resulting in a rout11 |
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| 19 | 19 | | and a major setback for the Patriot cause in Georgia and the Carolinas; and12 |
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| 20 | 20 | | WHEREAS, the Battle of Brier Creek is a vital yet often overlooked chapter in the history13 |
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| 21 | 21 | | of the American Revolution, contributing significantly to the broader understanding of the14 |
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| 22 | 22 | | H. R. 541 |
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| 24 | 24 | | Southern Strategy employed by the British and the struggles faced by the Continental Army |
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| 26 | 26 | | during this phase of the war; and16 |
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| 27 | 27 | | WHEREAS, the Brier Creek Battlefield remains a historically significant site that is essential17 |
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| 28 | 28 | | for understanding the military strategies and challenges that shaped the outcome of the18 |
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| 29 | 29 | | American Revolution, particularly in the southern theater; and19 |
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| 30 | 30 | | WHEREAS, preserving the Brier Creek Battlefield provides an opportunity to educate future20 |
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| 31 | 31 | | generations about this crucial event in American history and honors the sacrifices made by21 |
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| 32 | 32 | | both American and British forces; and22 |
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| 33 | 33 | | WHEREAS, the preservation of the Brier Creek Battlefield will foster a greater appreciation23 |
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| 34 | 34 | | for the region's historical importance, contribute to local tourism, and support educational24 |
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| 35 | 35 | | initiatives focused on the American Revolution.25 |
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| 36 | 36 | | NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 |
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| 37 | 37 | | the members of this body join in honoring the history and legacy of those who fought at the27 |
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| 38 | 38 | | Battle of Brier Creek, ensuring that their contributions to the struggle for American28 |
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| 39 | 39 | | independence are remembered and celebrated.29 |
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| 40 | 40 | | BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized30 |
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| 41 | 41 | | and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the31 |
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| 42 | 42 | | public and the press.32 |
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| 43 | 43 | | H. R. 541 |
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