Constitution Week ;1
- Constitution Week
WHEREAS, on September 17, 1787,the Constitution of the United States of
America was signed by 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in
Philadelphia's Independence Hall; and
WHEREAS,September 17,2021, marks the 234th anniversary of the drafting
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of the Constitution;and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent
document that provides Americans with the freedoms we have today;and
WHEREAS,on the anniversary of this important document, it is a great time to
~ ; learn more about the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution
in September 1787;and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each
year by the President of the United State of America designating September
17 through 23 as Constitution Week.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Tigard City Council
does hereby proclaim September 17-23,2021 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in Tigard,Oregon and encourage all citizens to reaffirm the ideals of the
Constitution by protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this
testament to American liberty.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF,I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Sea]
of the City of Tigard to be affixed.
Jason B. Snider, Mayor
City of Tigard
Attest
:
L
ity Recorder