Renee Dominguez reads Lincoln and introduces Stratford’s 'patriot voices' at America 250 event

Renee Dominguez recited part of Abraham Lincoln’s 1862 annual message to Congress and then identified herself as one of Stratford’s "patriot voices" taking part in an America 250 celebration. Dominguez began by reading lines including "The dogmas of the quiet past are inadequate to the stormy present," attributing the excerpt to Lincoln’s December 1, 1862 message. She then stated, "My name is Renee Dominguez and I am proud to be one of the Stratford's patriot voices celebrating America at 250." The transcript records ceremonial remarks only; it does not record any formal motions, votes, official actions, or agenda items.