HomeMy WebLinkAboutProclamations - 09/10/2018 - Constitution Week 2018-DAR Martha Stewart BullochConstitution Week 2018
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Daughters of the
American Revolution
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, 2018 marks the two hundred and thirty first anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the
Constitutional 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 17t" 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, we, the Mayor and City Council of the City of Milton, proclaim the week of
September 17, 2018 through September 23, 2018 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 Martha Stewart Bulloch Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the
American Revolution.
Given under our hand and seal of the City of Milton, Georgia on this 10th day of September,
2018. . ►►WI .
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