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Barring more inclement weather, the Knights of Columbus are continuing a celebratory ceremony honoring the 125^th anniversary of the borough of Highlands, and a historic and celebratory observance of the nation’s Pledge of Allegiance Sunday, Nov. 9 at 12:30 p.m. at the Twin Lights.Rain

The outdoor ceremony, including participation by both the Highlands Elementary and Henry Hudson Regional Schools students, was postponed earlier this month due to inclement weather.

Michael Napolitano, past Grand Knight of the Rev. Joseph Donnelly Council of the Knights of Columbus is master of ceremonies for the event, with Highlands Mayor Carolyn Broullon and Council President Jo-Anne Oleszewski both presenting comments on some of the history of both the Twin Lights and the borough.

The Knights are celebrating at the Twin Lights to commemorate the fact the site was chosen for the first public recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance in 1893. The ceremony will include a recitation of that pledge by VFW Posy 6902 Commander Michael Warren 

Grand Knight of the Fr. Donnelly Council Kevin McKenna will give some history of the pledge and there will be a demonstration of the original pledge and salute by Sir Knight Thomas Welch, JR.

Recitation of the current pledge, which includes the words “under God” will be led by Capt. John Hayes of the Bishop McFaul 4^th Degree Assembly.

President Dwight Eisenhower had “Under God” added to the Pledge at the behest of the Knights of Columbus who had worked tirelessly for inclusion in keeping with the Founding Father’s belief in God.

The Highlands Elementary School students will present a song written about the school during the mid 20^th century and the Hudson marching band will make a musical presentation.

The ceremony at the Twin Lights will follow the Knights of Columbus monthly breakfast which begins at 8:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual School hall. Following breakfast, at 11:30, a.m. the Knights will honor all veterans of the armed forces at a special ceremony for Veterans Day to be held in the OLPH gym.

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