Proclamation 002-05DRAFT
CONSTITUTION DAY
PROCLAMATION
Whereas, since 1787, the U.S, Constitution has been the preeminent symbol of American
nationhood and a practical instrument of free government; and
Whereas, the foundation of our Republic and its democratic system of government is rooted in
the principles of the U.S. Constitution; and
Whereas, Congress has required that every educational institution receiving federal funds hold
an educational program on the United States Constitution on September 17 of each year for the
students served by those educational institutions; and
Whereas as the Congressional legislation provides that when September 17 falls on a Saturday,
Sunday or holiday, Constitution Day shall be held during the preceding week,
Now, Therefore, Se It Resolved, that Shenandoah University, the Common Council of the
City of Winchester and the Board of Supervisors for the County of Frederick, do hereby
proclaim Wednesday, September 14, 2005 as Constitution Day and encourage all students and
citizens to reflect on the importance of the U.S. Constitution to our democracy and to celebrate
its approval by the Constitutional Convention on September 17, 1787.
Adopted this 13 day of September, 2005.
City of Winchester
Charles T. Gaynor
President, City Council
County of Frederick
Richard C. Shickle
Chairman, Board of Supervisors
Shenandoah University
James A. Davis
President, Shenandoah University
Proclamation No.: 002-05
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
September 15, 2005 E-maid:
jriley C~co.frederick.va.us
Dr. James Davis
President
Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester,. VA 22601
Dear Dr. Davis:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on September 14,
2005, approved proclaiming September 14, 2005 as Constitution Day. If there is an original
proclamation for signature, please provide same and we will secure the appropriate signature,
With kindest regards, I am
Sincerely,
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John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
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