Aequatio
11-07-2005, 03:26
It was official as of 4:27am Local Time in the maternity ward of Bomfy Memorial Hospital in the capital, Magna Casa, that Christoff Kreiger born of Mary and Curtis Kreiger was the fifth billionth citizen to be born in the Aequatian Republic. President Blüme announced an official week of celebration in recognition of the nation's breaking of a new threshold in the world as well as a declaration of a new national holiday, special events including the unveiling of new historical monuments dedicated to the efforts of generations of individuals in their persuits to improve and defend the Republic for which it stands for today began as musical festivals were held throughout the Republic.
President Blüme commented, "I'm so honoured to be the leader of this great nation, and in the tradition of our founder, Bomfy, I will strive to make this country greater to its own citizens and to those around the world. However, today is a grand day and like the remaining five billion citizens, I will be enjoying it with my family and giving thanks to all those who put their sweat into building this Republic and those who spilled blood to protect and watch over it and its citizenry."
President Blüme commented, "I'm so honoured to be the leader of this great nation, and in the tradition of our founder, Bomfy, I will strive to make this country greater to its own citizens and to those around the world. However, today is a grand day and like the remaining five billion citizens, I will be enjoying it with my family and giving thanks to all those who put their sweat into building this Republic and those who spilled blood to protect and watch over it and its citizenry."