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PRO'-% CLAMATION
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Whereas: our Nation's Founders, in order to secure the b�lessin s of liberty for themselves
and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States of
America; and
Whereas: it is ofthe greatest importance that all citizens Fully understand the rya i ns and.
principles contained in the Constitution in order to effectively support, preserve
and defend it against all enemies; and
Whereas.- the two hundred and thirty second anniversary of the signing of the Constitution
provides a 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 freedoms guaranteed to American citizens should be celebrated by appropriate
ceremonies and activities during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23 as
designated by proclamation of the president ofthe United States of America in
accordance with Public Law 915.
NOW THEREFORE, WE, THE SELECT BOARD of Lexington, Massachusetts, do hereby
proclairn the week of September 17 through 23 as
Constitution Week
and urge all citizens to reflect during the week on the many benefits of our Federal Constitution
and the privileges and responsibilities of American Citizenship.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have set our hands and caused the seal of Lexington to be affixed.
herewith on the 6th day of September 2 3�.
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