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Res. #11 -0 <br /> Constitution Week <br /> September 17 — 23, 2011 <br /> WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the blessings of liberty for <br /> themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United <br /> States; and, <br /> WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens fully understand the provisions and <br /> principles contained in the Constitution in order to effectively support, preserve and <br /> defend against all enemies; and, <br /> WHEREAS, September 17, 2011, marks the two hundred twenty - fourth anniversary of <br /> the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional <br /> Convention; and, <br /> WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition of this magnificent <br /> document and its memorable anniversary; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by birth or <br /> naturalization, should be celebrated during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, <br /> 2011, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America in <br /> accordance with Public Law 915; <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of proclaim the week of <br /> September 17 through 23, 2011 as <br /> CONSTITUTION WEEK <br /> Adopted by the City Council this 24th day of August, 2011. <br /> Tom Wilharber, Mayor <br /> Attest: <br /> Teresa Bender, City Clerk <br /> 10 <br />