6.2. SR 09-05-2017
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.2
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, September 5, 2017 Jessica Miller, Executive Secretary/Deputy City
Recognition 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.
2. Proclaim, by motion, September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week.
3. Mayor to present the proclamation to Marilyn Schroeder.
Background/Discussion
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Anoka Chapter, requested the city proclaim
September 17 through September 23, 2017, as Constitution Week. Elk River is part of the Anoka Chapter
of DAR.
Marilyn Schroeder, DAR member, will be present to receive the proclamation.
Financial Impact
N/A
Attachments
Proclamation
The Elk River Vision
A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional
service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity
Proclamation
Designating September 17 – 23, 2017, 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, 2017, marks the two hundred thirtieth 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,
2017, 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 the week of September 17 through 23, 2017, as Constitution Week.
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John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, City Clerk