MORRIS COUNTY — As the nation prepares to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, Morris County Surrogate Heather J. Darling is joining in celebrating a milestone with deep roots in the community. Morristown served as George Washington’s military headquarters during two critical winters of the Revolutionary War, and Morris County’s history is woven into the story of the nation’s founding.
“Two hundred fifty years ago, the men and women of this region helped carry a fragile idea through its hardest test,” Darling said. “As stewards of the county’s oldest court, established to protect families and preserve the rule of law, we take particular pride in celebrating this milestone here in Morris County, where that history was made.”
The Surrogate’s Court, New Jersey’s oldest constitutional office, has served Morris County families through the probate of wills, the administration of estates and the appointment of guardians since the earliest days of the state. The office reflects a tradition of public service that traces directly back to the founding era being commemorated this Independence Day.
Darling extended her warmest wishes to every resident of Morris County for a safe and happy Fourth of July, and encouraged residents to take part in local semiquincentennial commemorations throughout the coming year honoring both the nation’s founding and the community’s own role in that history.
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