6.3. SR 09-15-2014 �i
EOty lk Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.3
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations,Awards, September 15, 2014 Tina Allard, City Clerk
and Recognition
Item Description Reviewed by
Constitution Week Proclamation Cal Portner, City Administrator
Reviewed by
Action Requested
1. Mayor Dietz to read, sign, and present the proclamation to Marilyn Schroeder.
2. Proclaim,by motion, September 17-23, 2014 as Constitution Week.
Background/Discussion
The Daughters of the American Revolution,Anoka Chapter,has requested that the city proclaim
September 17 —23, 2014, as Constitution Week.
Marilyn Schroeder will be present to receive the proclamation.
Financial Impact
None
Attachments
■ Proclamation
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PROCLAMATION
PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 17 — 23, 2014
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, 2014, marks the two hundred twenty-seventh 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,
2014, 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, 2014, as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk