6.1. SR 09-08-2015 EOty1� ,.,�� Request for Action
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To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Consent September 8, 2015 Jessica Miller, Executive Secretary/Deputy City
Clerk
Item Description Reviewed by
Proclamation: Constitution Week Tina Allard, City Clerk
Reviewed by
Cal Portner, City Administrator
Action Requested
1. Mayor Dietz to read the proclamation and present it to Marilyn Schroeder.
2. Proclaim,by motion, September 17 through 23, 2015, as Constitution Week.
Background/Discussion
The Daughters of the American Revolution,Anoka Chapter,has requested the city proclaim September
17 through 23, 2015, as Constitution Week.
Marilyn Schroeder will be present to receive the proclamation.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
■ Proclamation
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Proclamation
Designating September 17 - 23, 2015, 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, 2015, marks the two hundred twenty-eighth 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, 2015, 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 Elk River, do
hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2015, as Constitution Week.
John J. Dietz,Mayor
ATTEST:
Tina Allard, City Clerk