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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-19 Constitution Week Proclamation o e ��c�RPUTiPT�9• lAHfi PROCLAMATION CONSTITUTION WEEK WHEREAS, it is the privilege of all Americans to commemorate the two hundred thirtieth 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. THEREFORE, I James B. Hovland, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Edina do 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. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set by hand and caused the Seal of the City of Edina to be affixed this 19th day of September in the y4ofurrdtwo thousand seventeen. ames B. Hovland, Mayor