PHILADELPHIA—Lynn Forney Young of Rockdale, recently took the oath of office at the inaugural meeting of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, which is planning events commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States in 2026.
Young is one of only 16 private citizens and the only Texan to be appointed a commissioner alongside eight members of Congress and nine federal government officials.
At the meeting, she was chosen to serve as commission secretary, one of only four officers of the group.
Their responsibilities include helping to develop and maintain the policies and procedures manual of the commission, oversee compliance with policies, maintain records and oversee the writing of the annual reports to Congress.
250 AND COUNTING—The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, established in July 2016, assumes the task of facilitating nationwide plans to observe the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Members of the group will solicit ideas about how to mark the anniversary, meet to develop a plan, submit recommendations for the consideration of the President and Congress, and assist with the execution of the approved itinerary.
“I am excited to join with my fellow Commissioners in Philadelphia and to begin work on the important task of planning this historic commemoration,” Young said.
“We look forward to celebrating our nation’s incredible history and fostering a renewed appreciation for all of the Americans who founded our nation and ensured its progress through the generations,” she added.
DA R—In 2013, Young was the first member from Texas in the Society’s 123 year history to be elected as Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) President General.
A Houston native, her family’s Houston roots go back five generations.
She and her husband, Steve, own a cattle ranch near Rockdale.
Young has been honored for restoration and preservation work and currently is chair of the Milam County Historical Commission.
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