CC - Item 3B - Resolution No. 99-39 - Proclaiming September 17, 1999 as Historic National Celebration of Constitution Day RESOLUTION NO. 99-39
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ROSEMEAD PROCLAIMING
SEPTEMBER 17, 1999 AS HISTORIC NATIONAL
CELEBRATION OF CONSTITUTION DAY
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America is the most brilliant
and most nearly perfect governmental document ever written by man; and
WHFREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America is the Law of the land
and guarantees our individual Freedoms; and
WHEREAS, the Freedoms guaranteed in the Constitution of the United States of
America over 200 years ago has enabled Americans to live freely
without governmental oppression and Interference; and
WHEREAS,Americans are World leaders in Science, Medicine, Technology,
and Industry and enjoy prosperity such as no other nation has enjoyed
due to the creativity of Americans freed by the Constitution of the
United States of America; and
WHEREAS,the Anniversary of the Constitution of the United States of America,
September 17, 1787 receives no National recognition; and
WHEREAS, the threat of our loss of Freedoms, as a self-governing people, is always
but one generation away, if our Constitution is not taught from
generation to generation.
THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED, that at 4:00 p.m., EDT time, on September 17, 1999,
bells should be rung across the Nation with ceremonies by schools, churches,Masonic
lodges, businesses, and by all Americans who enjoy this Freedom that mankind has never
known before, in celebration of the birth of the Constitution of the United States of
America in 1787, and let our Flag and its colors of Red, White and Blue be exhibited in
dress and decoration on that day.
PASSED,APPROVED and ADOPTED THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999.
MAYOR
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CITY CLERK SEP 141999
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A NON PROF:T ORCANI1ALDN
` , HISTORIC NATIONAL CELEBRATION OF
CONSTITUTION DAY - SEPTEMBER 17, 1999
lnunbrr CO-SPONSORED BY
Louise t.`isl: THE RONALD REAGAN PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY
National n•P,ha irmcn
Ccnprumsn David D,.ies Constitution Day, September 17, 1999 will be celebrated at 4 PM
st.m m
Sclor D,ck Mnunpoy (EDT) exactly the time the Founding Fathers adjourned the
3towratq ChairmenConstitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787. For the first time in
sat.of Florida our history the Preamble to the US Constitution will be led from the
co.erno, 1.>.1O,.ares Capitol in Washington DC by Majority Leader, Senator Trent Lott with
Stair of No. !mom all the school children and Americans participating by reciting it
Go.mnu, Chd::int Todd amtmnn simultaneously. A historic event.
stale or Rhode Island
C veno: Lluco6h Almond ThE national recitation of the Preamble will be followed by the roll call
sap n/w,,.hmngmn of @1l the 50 United States beginning with Delaware, the;first state to
ce.rmnrC.,,Lorr< rati!'y the Constitution, to Hawaii the last state to be admitted to the
s4 o(u mi Unbn. The roll call of states will emanate from each state capitol. The
Govenvis Tun Ge,inge, Governor of Rhode Island as well as First Lady Nancy Reagan will
rep?esent their states. The remainder of states will be represented by
patriots Lt. Governors, Secretary of States, Attorney Generals and staffC
onot,sm.n Chris
k, co.Lazio Congrrvmn Rickmembers. The celebration will end with bells and noise makers across
Co�rn,can 0W McCollum Ami3riCa.
Conrr.vm.r Ed Royce
Coogrnmun Dane Rohra h.chn
Congressman Don Young Dress in red, white and blue, have a copy of the Preamble to the
Assemblyman Robert Marcell
Super.isor nuchae;Antonovich Cor'stitution with you and bring your noise makers. Alert your churches
David Hu,u•nr to r ng their bells to celebrate the first amendment, freedom of religion.
Ccntt, (,, Siud, „r Fupular Culture Have your school ring their bells too. This event will occur annually.
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TV?rcduec, Ser,d out press releases to your local and state newspapers. We will
advise you of radio and the Internet web site which will broadcast the
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Knote,ncnr,FEW) event on September 17th. In Southern California KIEV will broadcast
RoamFill.CA the event live at 1:0D PM.
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Phil°dtlpiu..PA The, original sites of the celebration are The National Constitution
Richard M.N:ann Cer!ter, Philadelphia and Independence Hall (exact replica), Buena
Prn;denral Lmoo Park, California.
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Frreaom Foundauon For dny questions or further information please call or fax
Mks Free.PA
,man,al:,n; LO1;15E LEIGH Founder
110;;2112 McGirk Ave.
0 Monte, CA P1731 FAX & Phone 628 443-6223
Qrlrbrntr &ins tttutinn Dan. Deitembcr 17th Annualp, at 4,1111 j.Im, try
-Consitution Dat,Inc.'Foundei,Louise Leigh, H022 1/2 MtC::k Ave,EI Monte,CAI/1731-2/FM(2V 4 .0323