Constitution Week Proclamation

WHEREAS, The Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties, embodies the principles of limited government in a Republic dedicated to rule by law; and
WHEREAS, September 17, 2024, marks the two hundred and thirty-seventh anniversary of the framing 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 magnificent document and its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUALATIN, Oregon that Tualatin recognizes the week of September 17 through 23 as
Constitution Week
We encourage community members to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties.
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED this 26th day of August, 2024.
CITY OF TUALATIN, OREGON
BY ____________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
BY ____________________________
City Recorder Sherilyn Lombos (Aug 27, 2024 12:45 PDT)
Sherilyn Lombos