2000-0458
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Proclamation: Constitution Week
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P R O C L A M A T I O N
WHEREAS, Our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the blessings of liberty for themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States of America; and,
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 man; and,
WHEREAS, September 17, 2000, marks the Two Hundred Thirteenth (213th) Anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention in 1787; and provides an historic opportunity for all Americans to learn about and realize the achievements of the Framers of the Constitution, and the rights, privileges and responsibilities it affords; and,
WHEREAS, it is the privilege and duty of all Americans to commemorate this two hundred thirteenth anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and accord official recognition to this memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic exercises that will commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, Public Law No. 915 guarantees the issuance of a proclamation by the President of the United States of America, designating September 17 through September 23 of each year as CONSTITUTION WEEK.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT WE, THE MEMBERS OF THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, DO HEREBY proclaim the week of September 17 – 23, 2000 as
"CONSTITUTION WEEK"
in St. Charles Parish.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, WE, THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL AND THE PARISH PRESIDENT, do hereby urge all citizens to study the Constitution, to commend the eight New Orleans District Chapters of the NATIONAL SOCIETY-DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION; Chapters: Bayou Lafourche, Francois Delery, Louisiana, Metairie Ridge, New Orleans, Robert Harvey, Spirit of '76, Vieux Carre for their patriotic programs...
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