Official Proclamation

WHEREAS
This being lynnhenry.blogspot.com and is therefore subject to the whims, desires, inclinations, quirks, urges, impulses and fool notions of the writer; and

WHEREAS
The writer of this blog, namely Lynn Henry, having never caused, created, or otherwise organized a national movement, conspiracy, revolution, crusade or mobilization; and

WHEREAS
The Hawaiian Shirt and Dress wearing blogging community having never joined together to familiarize and educate the public about Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses and their importance in style and fashion; and

WHEREAS
The history of the Hawaiian or "Aloha Shirt" can be traced to the early western missionaries in the 19th century who felt that it would be more appropriate, for the soon to be Christianized natives, if they were covered; and

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Even though much of the general public is familiar with many of the uses and occasions to wear Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses, many people are unaware that Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses can be worn throughout all stages of life and for various public and private functions; and

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Educating the public about the inner strength and beauty of those who adorn Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses will help them to make more informed wardrobe decisions; and

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Familiarizing the public about the significance of Hawaiian attire in general will help ensure that nationally accepted standards in proper ways to dress in Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses are met; and

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Technological advancements in Hawaiian Shirt and Dress making have had a tremendous impact on the fashion industry over the past 50 years; and

WHEREAS
Professionals, laborers, laypersons, rich, poor, old, young, and bloggers will be given the opportunity to celebrate their inner Hawaiian, as well as educate their friends, family, and the public about the benefits of wearing Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses; and

WHEREAS
I like Hawaiian Shirts,

I, Lynn Henry, in cooperation with the Hawaiian Shirt and dress wearing blogger community, do hereby proclaim each and every Tuesday as Hawaiian Shirt Tuesday. This unique day of the week recognizes the importance of Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses for every occasion wear in the fashion industry.

I call upon the readers of this blog to participate in Hawaiian Shirt Tuesdays by proudly wearing your Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses, proclaiming to everyone you meet that Tuesdays are for Hawaiian attire and sponsoring activities and programs that will educate the public about Hawaiian Shirts and Dresses.

I further call upon all readers of this blog to take a picture of the Hawaiian Shirt or Dress of their choosing each Tuesday and post said photo on their own blog page. I would really love to see them.

In witness hereof, I hereunto set my hand this 29th day of March, in the year two thousand and eight.

Lynn Henry