HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-16-1994 Proclamation - Constitution Week Ocoee AGENDA 8-16-94
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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 support, preserve, and defend
it against all encroachment; and
WHEREAS, The two hundred fifth anniversary of the Signing of the Constitution provides an
historic opportunity for all Americans to realize the achievements of the Framers
of the Constitution and the rights, privileges, and responsibilities it affords; 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.
011erefort. I, S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor of the City of Ocoee, Florida do
hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through 23 as
CONSTITUTION WEEK
in Ocoee and urge all our citizens to reflect during that week on the many benefits of our
Federal Constitution and American citizenship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I, hereunto have set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Ocoee to be affixed this 16th day of August, 1994.
S. Scott Vandergrift, Mayor