Proclamation_Constitution Week (September 17-23, 2009)
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, September 17, 2009 marked the 222nd anniversary of the drafting 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 the occasion; 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, I, JOYCE E. CONNORS, MAYOR PRO-TEM OF THE CITY OF
DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF AND CITIZENS OF
DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH
23, 2009, AS:
“CONSTITUTION WEEK”
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA AND URGE ALL CITIZENS TO STUDY THE
CONSTITUTION, AND REFLECT ON THE PRIVILEGE OF BEING AN AMERICAN
WITH ALL THE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH THAT PRIVILEGE
INVOLVES.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have
hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Seal of the City of Dubuque, IA
to be affixed this 21st day of
September, 2009.
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Joyce E. Connors, Mayor Pro-Tem
Attest:
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Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk
2009: Submitted by Eileen Coursey, 556-1214, 2222 Central Ave., Accepted by Carla
Burchett, 3855 Creston, 52002. Send 2 originals to Eileen.
2008: Submitted by Eileen Coursey, 556-1214, 2222 Central Ave., Accepted by Carla
Burchett, 3855 Creston, 52002. Send original to Eileen.
2007: Submitted by Eileen Coursey and will have someone here to accept. 2 originals
for Eileen Coursey, 2222 Central, Dubuque, IA 52001, 556 1214 phone… Send her an
Agenda;