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CONSTITUTION WEEK
September 17-23, 2020
WHEREAS, it is the privilege of all Americans to commemorate the two hundred thirty third
anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America with
appropriate ceremonies and activities; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize this magnificent document and the
anniversary of its creation; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuance of a proclamation by the President of the United
States of America, designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby proclaim the week of
September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
and urge all citizens to study the Constitution, reflect on the privilege of being an American with all the
rights and responsibilities that privilege involves and reaffirm the ideals of the Constitution.
Dated this 15th day of September 2020.
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James B. Hovland, Mayor