6.1. SR 09-08-2020
Request for Action
To Item Number
Mayor and City Council 6.1
Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by
Presentations, Awards, September 8, 2020 Jessica Miller, Deputy Clerk
Recognition
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 – 23, 2020, as Constitution Week
Background/Discussion
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Anoka Chapter, requested the city proclaim September
17 through September 23, 2020, as Constitution Week. Elk River is part of the Anoka Chapter of DAR.
Financial Impact
N/A
Mission/Policy/Goal
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, 2020, as
Constitution Week
WHEREAS, September 17, 2020, marks the two hundred thirty-third 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 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, BE IT RESOLVED that I, John J. Dietz, Mayor of Elk River, do
hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23, 2020, as Constitution Week.
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John J. Dietz, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tina Allard, City Clerk