[retiredguy123]

For the record, today is a Federal holiday called "Washington's Birthday". It is not a Florida state holiday by any name.

Some states observe a state holiday and call it President's Day.

[blueash]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

For the record, today is a Federal holiday called "Washington's Birthday". It is not a Florida state holiday by any name.

Some states observe a state holiday and call it President's Day.

Florida recognizes today as Washington's Birthday by statute:

Chapter 683 Section 01 - 2020 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
see item g.

Also note that Florida recognizes the birthday of the Robert E Lee as a holiday as well as the birthday of Jefferson Davis, and Confederate Memorial Day.

[Bay Kid]

Just another man made PAID holiday.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by blueash

Florida recognizes today as Washington's Birthday by statute:

Chapter 683 Section 01 - 2020 Florida Statutes - The Florida Senate
see item g.

Also note that Florida recognizes the birthday of the Robert E Lee as a holiday as well as the birthday of Jefferson Davis, and Confederate Memorial Day.

Agreed. It is recognized, but it is not a paid state holiday.

[Taltarzac725]

No mail today.

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Taltarzac725

No mail today.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Just another man made PAID holiday.

He is the father of our country and based on his actions and accomplishments definitely deserves the honor.

[manaboutown]

Back in the mid to late 1960s when I worked at the USPTO in Washington, D.C. and then in Northern Virginia both Washington's and Lincoln's (Feb 12) birthdays were celebrated although I do not recall getting time off. Huge sales were held on Washington's Birthday in D.C.. When I first moved to D.C I lived on Capitol Hill, not far from Ford's Theatre where Lincoln was assassinated. After I got married I lived a mile or two from Mount Vernon for a few years. I still celebrate both birthdays.

[Blackbird45]

Originally Posted by Bay Kid

Just another man made PAID holiday.

So is 4th of July & Thanksgiving and a whole host of others. If you look it that way, we might as well get rid of the religious holidays also.

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by stu from nyc

he is the father of our country and based on his actions and accomplishments definitely deserves the honor.

agreed. Supported by a cast of thousands

[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by bay kid

just another man made paid holiday.

virginia is rich in it's historical contributions to win freedom for the fledgling nation. Winners write the history books.
So do the losers.

[Dantes]

Religious holidays will be removed and spreading the word of God will be outlawed in this country the only truth will be government truth it’s happening everyday just my humble opinion

[airstreamingypsy]

I wrote a reply, am trying to delete it. Hit edit/delete and there's only a place to edit. How do I delete?

[Bay Kid]

Originally Posted by Stu from NYC

He is the father of our country and based on his actions and accomplishments definitely deserves the honor.

I am a Virginian all my life. George Washington is actually my 11th cousin on my Great Grandmother's side. She was a Montague.

No problem with the honor, just the paid not to work holiday by the people working.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

For the record, today is a Federal holiday called "Washington's Birthday". It is not a Florida state holiday by any name.

Some states observe a state holiday and call it President's Day.

Many companies do not give a day off to honor two of the greatest American presidents, but give a day off for Martin Luther King and Juneteenth (my son's company does this). Not right.