Proclamation Constitution Week
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PROCLAMA TION
WHEREAS, September 17, 2006 marks the two hundred nineteenth 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, MAYOR ROY D. BUOL, OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA
DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH 23,2006 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 18th day of
September, 2006.
Roy D. Buol, MAYOR
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, City Clerk