Constitution Week CLERION1
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'Whereas, September 17, 2019 marks the two hundred thirty second
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 officially recognize this magnificent
document and the anniversary of its creation; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize 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
September 23 as Constitution Week;
Now, Therefore, I, Gail L. Ash, Mayor of the City of Clermont in the State
of Florida, do hereby proclaim September 17 through September 23, 2019 as
Constitution 'Week
In 'Witness 'Whereoj I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great
Seal of the City of Clermont to be affixed this 27th day of August in the year two
thousand nineteen.
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Gail L. Ash, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk
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Daughters of the
American Revolution
Mrs. Janis C. Austin
Constitution Chairman, Orlando Chapter
Daughters of The American Revolution
4701 Fort Knox Court
Orlando, FL 32822-7176
August 05, 2019
Mayor's Office
Dear Mayor:
The Orlando Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR)will he celebrating
Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2019, with a luncheon on September 7, 2019 at the
Orlando Country Club. We would like to display and read a proclamation from your office at
that time.
The DAR, a non-profit organization, firmly believes in the statement found in our
National Society handbook, "to emphasize the responsibility of protecting and defending the
Constitution, and preserving it for posterity; to understand that the Constitution is our great
heritage and that foundation of our lives; and,to study the historical events which occurred
during September 1787."
Enclosed is a sample proclamation you may use verbatim or incorporate into your own.
Our chapter thanks you for your participation. All proclamations are displayed at the
luncheon. They will then be put into our yearly History Book.
Please send the proclamation to my attention at the above address by September 05,2019
or email it to my email address below.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
, p_s r e_ G.A.,1,1 pe______ ,
Janis C. Austin
321-217-8547
Jcaustin@bellsouth.net
A SAMPLE PROCLAMATION
Constitution Week 2019
Whereas, September 17, 2019 marks the two hundred thirty second 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 officially recognize this magnificent document and the
anniversary of its creation; and
Whereas, it is fitting and proper to officially recognize 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, I, , (Governor or Mayor) of the (State or City)of do
hereby proclaim September 17 through 23, 2019 to be
CONSTITUTION WEEK
In (State or City), and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constitution had
in 1787.
PLACE STATE OR CITY SEAL HERE
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand
and caused to be affixed the Great Seal of the (State, County or
City) of on this seventeenth day of September in the year of
our Lord two thousand nineteen.
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TRACY ACKROYD HOWE, MMC
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352-241-7331
Choice of Champions Tackroyd@clermontfl.org
August 29, 2019
VIA U.S. MAIL
Janis Austin
4701 Fort Knox Court
Orlando, FL 32822
Re: Constitution Week Proclamation
Dear Ms. Austin,
Per your request, enclosed herewith please find the Constitution Week Proclamation which was
executed by the Mayor on August 27, 2019.
If you have any questions or need anything else, please do not hesitate to contact the City Clerk's
Department.
Sincerely,
Ca •
rlie Zinker
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