History
The Fort Bend Chapter has participated in various historical events across the country and around the world
including…
- restoring and maintaining historical sites
- preserving genealogical records, artifacts, and
historical documents
- locating, restoring, and marking Revolutionary
War patriot gravesites and headstones
- supporting schools through donations and
volunteer efforts
- providing scholarships and awards to outstanding students
throughout the country
- promoting education and citizenship through youth programs
- sponsoring American history essay contests for youth
- providing volunteer time to assist military veterans
- supporting America's service personnel through a variety of
programs
- sponsoring special programs promoting the Constitution
- celebrating with new citizens at naturalization ceremonies
A review of chapter
records for the past years reveals how diligently the Fort Bend Chapter
has participated in the broad scope of DAR activities. The chapter’s
name has repeatedly appeared on the national Honor Roll.
- American History
- The American History essay contest, which is conducted
through area schools, has had good participation and receives
splendid publicity in Fort Bend County newspapers. Several of
the local winners have also received state awards.
- DAR Good Citizens
- Our chapter supports and honors area high school students
through the DAR Good Citizens program and scholarship contest.
It is intended to encourage and reward the qualities of good
citizenship and is open to all senior class students enrolled in
accredited public or private secondary schools. One senior
student is selected by the staff and student body to be their
DAR Good Citizen. This student best demonstrates the qualities
of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism for that
class. Every year a ceremony and reception is held to honor
these young Americans and their
families. Each student is recognized individually by summarizing
their accomplishments and future goals. All winners are
presented with a pin and certificate. One student is selected as
our chapter winner and is presented with a monetary gift.
- Maybelle Robbins Armstrong Scholarship fund
- In the field of education, the Fort Bend Chapter established
the Maybelle Robbins Armstrong Scholarship fund in 1962 honoring
Mrs. George W. Armstrong, a charter member of the chapter who
was chapter regent, 1953-1955, State Historian, 1958-1961, and
State DAR Magazine Chairman at the time of her death. This
scholarship assists young men or women entering nurse's training
at Wharton County Junior College. Each year a deserving student
is awarded a check to help with nurse's training expenses.
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