3.8. SR 08-08-2011REQUEST FOR ACTION
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Mayor and Ci Council
AGENDA SECTION MEETING DATE PREPARED BY
Consent August 8, 2011 Jessica Miller, Executive
Secreta /De u Ci Clerk
ITEM DESCRIPTION REVIEWED By
Proclamation: Constitution Week September 17 - 23, 2011 Tina Allard, Ci Clerk
REVIEWED BY
Robert Thistle, Interim City (~ ~,
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ACTION REQUESTED
Council motion proclaiming September 17 - 23, 2011 as Constitution Week.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The Daughters of The American Revolution (DAR), Anoka Chapter, has requested that the City of Elk
River proclaim September 17 - 23, 2011, as Constitution Week. A similar request was approved by the
Council last year.
ATTACHMENTS
^ Proclamation: September 17 - 23, 2011 as Constitution Week.
Action Motion by Second by Vote
Follow Up
N:\Public Bodies\City Council\Proclamations &Plaques\Proclamations\Constitution Week Memo.docx
PROCLAMATION
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 201 I
AS CONSTITUTION WEEK
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;
and,
WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens fully understand the provisions and principles
contained in the Constitution in order to effectively support, preserve, and defend against all
enemies; and,
WHEREAS, September 17, 2011, marks the two hundred twenty-fourth 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 of this magnificent
document and its memorable anniversary; and,
WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by birth or
naturalization, should be celebrated during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23,
2011, as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America in
accordance with Public Law 915;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, John J. Dietz, Mayor of the City of
Elk River, do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 2011 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk