Sarah Platt Decker Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution
The Sarah Platt Decker Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) received several awards from the state level of DAR.
It was honored for outstanding support of the DAR Literacy Promotion, for outstanding support of the Children of the American Revolution, a blue ribbon for Chapter Achievement Awards in the 51-100 member category and for conservation activities with the “Let’s Keep America Beautiful Clean-up Campaign”.
Additionally, Leslie Orr, a Durango member, received first place for community events-American Indian.
The entire chapter was recognized for 100 percent participation in the president general’s project of “Our Legacy in Bloom.”
The Sarah Platt Decker chapter is a nonpolitical/nonprofit service organization representing Archuleta and La Plata counties.
Membership is open to all women over the age of 18, regardless of race, religion or ethnic background, who can trace their lineage from an ancestor who aided in achieving American Independence.
The DAR, established in 1890, has three missions: historical preservation, promotion of education and patriotic endeavor. There are more than 185,000 members in 3,000 chapters in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., and international chapters in 10 countries.
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