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CITY OF LAKE ELMO
CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION
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, 2013, marks the two hundred twenty-sixth 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, 2013, 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, Mike Pearson, Mayor of Lake Elmo, do
hereby proclaim Tuesday, September 17th through Monday, September 23rd, 2013 as
Constitution Week.
SIGNED THIS THIRD DAY OF SEPTEMBER TWO THOUSAND AND THIRTEEN.
_____________________________ BY: Mike Pearson Mayor