HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 09 17-23 Constitution WeekOFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
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 of America; and
WHEREAS, it is of the greatest importance that all citizens fully understand the
provisions and principles contained in the Constitution in order to effectively support,
preserve and defend it against all enemies; and
WHEREAS, the two hundred twentieth anniversary of the Signing of the
Constitution provides an historic opportunity for all Americans to remember the
achievements of the Framers of the Constitution and the rights, privileges, and
responsibilities they afforded us in this unique document; and
WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by birth
or naturalization, should be celebrated by appropriate ceremonies and activities during
Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, as designated by proclamation of the
President of the United States of America in accordance with Public Law 915.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOHN F. BUSH, Mayor of the City of Winter Springs, do
hereby Proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as
"CONSTITUTION WEEK"
in the City of Winter Springs, and urge all citizens to reflect during that week on the
many benefits of our Federal Constitution and the privileges and responsibilities of
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Donald A. Gilmore Sally McGinnis Joanne M. Krebs
Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner
Commissioner Commissioner