HomeMy WebLinkAboutPRO Archive - 09/16/2013 - Proclamation - SAR 2013Constitution Week 2013
WHEREAS, The Constitution of the United States, the guardian of our liberties, is a
product of reflection and choice, embodying the principles of limited
government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law, not by men; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2013 marks the two hundred and twenty-sixth
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of
America by the Constitution Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this memorable
anniversary, and to the patriotic exercises that will commemorate the
occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915, guarantees the issue of a proclamation each year by the
President of the United States of America designating September 17'"
through September 23`d as Constitution Week.
This Constitution Week, we, the City of Milton, urge all citizens to study the Constitution
and to express gratitude for the privilege of American citizenship in our Republic,
functioning under the superb body of laws - the Constitution of the United States of
America.
Now, therefore, 1, Joe Lockwood as Mayor of the City of Milton, proclaim the week of
September 17, 2013 through September 23, 2013 as Constitution Week in the City of
Milton and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in
1787.
Presented to the Sons of the American Revolution.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 16th day of
Joe Lockwood, Ma -/W/