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From The Editor:

The Pursuit of Happiness…

The Corona virus for one people to dissolve the political bands which have Never knew all it meant to be here, not to fear
shutdowns in our country connected them with another and to assume the powers of To hope, to cope, to be me, to be free in America
in 2020 caused me to reflect the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws You’re living in America
on our freedoms and how a of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them…” You’re free in America
government can control our We are familiar with the next paragraph which begins, You can do it in America.”
lives. Many of us became “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are
concerned because we were created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator Ann’s video shows the beauty of many locations across
told that science required with certain unalienable rights, that among those are Life, this country along with the diversity of its citizenry. Be sure
us to follow restrictions Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” to see a concert by Ann the next time she performs in your
on our movement. Then I recommend viewing the play or movie, “1776,” which locality. She will touch your heart and make you laugh.
scientists began to express recounts the political struggle within the Continental Pause for a moment this July and think about the quest
differences of opinion and Congress to ratify the Declaration of Independence. for freedom from the tyranny and oppression by millions
we never clearly understood the source of the virus The historical figures come alive and propound their of people. I have had the pleasure to meet so many
because the leaders of China refuse to allow an visions for the country. Large portions of the dialogue immigrants and have been fascinated as they described
independent investigation. and songs are taken from the letters and memoirs of the their life’s journey and the unalienable rights in America
Throughout my life, I have met people who escaped representatives who attended the Congress. It is a great of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.
persecution, communism and tyranny. My earliest way to celebrate the month of our independence which Until next month…
memory is my home room teacher in high school, Candido has endured for 242 years. James A. Cioffi, Esq., Editor,
Valderrama. He fled from Cuba after Castro came to The first and most prominent signature on the james@jcclaw.com
power. He saw Cuban citizens shot in the streets who document was by John Hancock, President of the P.S. If you would like to share a story about a journey
refused to pledge to support Castro. The United States Continental Congress. It is believed that the original to freedom, please forward it to me.
was a refuge for the hundreds of thousands of Cubans who document produced on July 4, 1776 was unsigned and that
sought a better life. Most left their property and savings a printed copy was signed later. There are 56 signatures on
in Cuba and achieved success in our country after facing the Declaration. An original engrossed parchment version
many challenges. is on display at the National Archives in Washington, DC. Wanted
Subsequently I met former residents of the Soviet I recently was blessed to see a live concert by Ann
Union, China, Vietnam, Poland, Czechoslovakia, Anello, a gifted, talented and dynamic entertainer and
Hungary, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia and survivors of songwriter who lives in South Florida and New York.
World War II concentration camps. All expressed gratitude During the performance, Ann showed a video while People are vandalizing golf
for America – the land of opportunity and freedoms singing the song, “America,” which she wrote along with courses after play hours.
guaranteed by our Constitution. her late husband, Mitch Kerper. I encourage all of you Sand traps, greens and
Most of us have lived our entire lives in the freedom to download the patriotic song and listen to the lyrics. It fairways are being damaged.
of the United States. We have been able to decide what begins with the following lines:
course our life would take. Each July we celebrate our If you see anyone on courses
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“When in the course of human events it becomes necessary I’ve learned being what you want to be is where America’s at Thank you.

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