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CONSTITUTION WEEK PROCLAMATION <br /> SEPTEMBER 16-22, 2013 <br /> WHEREAS, It is the privilege and duty of the American people to commemorate the <br /> two hundred twenty-sixth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of <br /> the United States of America with appropriate ceremonies and activities, <br /> and <br /> WHEREAS, Every American shares in this legacy of liberty, and we are grateful for the <br /> courage, conviction, and sacrifice of all those who have helped preserve <br /> and uphold the principles of a free society. As we remember the enduring <br /> importance of the Constitution we also recognize our responsibility as <br /> citizens to respect and defend the values of our founding, and participate <br /> in the unfolding story of freedom, and <br /> WHEREAS, In celebration of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of the <br /> Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of <br /> citizenship, the Congress, by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36 <br /> U.S.C., 108, as amended), request that the week of September 16th <br /> through September 22nd of each year be proclaimed as "Constitution <br /> Week." <br /> NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that I, Robert Muckle, Mayor of the City of <br /> Louisville, do hereby proclaim the week of September 16" through the 22"d as <br /> CONSTITUTION WEEK and urge all citizens to study the Constitution, and reflect on the <br /> privilege of being an American with all the rights and responsibilities that privilege <br /> involves. <br /> DATED this 171h day of September 2013. ' <br /> 114.17A-r- / ii/V-1 --(-/C___ . , -- -'--- ->": <br /> Robert P. Muckle, Mayor - <br /> v..J l <br /> f <br /> ATTEST: <br /> k Caktay <br /> ►f ■ �w <br /> Nancy Varra, 'ity Clerk <br />