The Rotary Club of York-North was honored on June 4, 2026, when the York County Board of Commissioners presented a formal proclamation recognizing the club's leadership and participation in the York County Liberty Tree Project.
The proclamation celebrated the collaborative effort of York County's eight Rotary clubs, working alongside community partners, to plant Liberty Trees throughout the county as part of the America250PA initiative and York County's "History Made Here" celebration. The project commemorates several historic milestones, including York County's 275th anniversary, America's 250th birthday in 2026, and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Articles of Confederation in York in 2027.
York-North Rotary played a significant role in the initiative by coordinating the planting of nine Liberty Trees within its service area. Communities benefiting from the project included Carroll Township, Dillsburg Borough, Fairview Township, Franklintown Borough, Franklin Township, Monaghan Township, Warrington Township, Washington Township, and Wellsville Borough.
The proclamation noted that the Liberty Tree movement in York County was inspired by the dedication of a young Liberty Tree at the York County Colonial Courthouse in 2024. Since then, Rotary clubs across the county embraced the vision of planting a Liberty Tree in each of York County's 72 municipalities.
The York County Commissioners specifically thanked the members of all eight Rotary clubs for their dedication, generosity, and commitment to improving their communities. The recognition serves as a testament to Rotary's enduring motto of "Service Above Self" and demonstrates the impact that can be achieved when clubs work together toward a common goal.
York-North Rotary is proud to have been part of this historic countywide effort. These Liberty Trees will stand for generations as living symbols of freedom, civic pride, and community service while helping tell York County's remarkable story during America's Semi quincentennial celebration.