[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 734 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 734

     Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2009 as 
                         ``Constitution Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 10, 2009

Mr. Latta (for himself, Mr. Stearns, Mr. Smith of Texas, Mr. Chaffetz, 
Mr. Alexander, Mrs. McMorris Rodgers, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Scalise, Mr. Poe 
   of Texas, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Cao, Mr. Garrett of New Jersey, Mrs. 
Bachmann, Mr. Pence, Mr. Brady of Pennsylvania, Mr. Heller, Mr. Jordan 
of Ohio, Mr. Forbes, Mr. Ortiz, Mr. Souder, and Mr. Campbell) submitted 
   the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                    Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
     Expressing the support for and honoring September 17, 2009 as 
                         ``Constitution Day''.

Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on September 17, 1787, 
        by 39 delegates from 12 States;
Whereas the Constitution was subsequently ratified by each of the original 13 
        States;
Whereas the Constitution was drafted in order to form a more perfect Union, 
        establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common 
        defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of 
        liberty for the citizens of the United States;
Whereas the Constitution has provided the means and structure for this Nation 
        and its citizens that is unparalleled by any other country;
Whereas the Constitution's contributions to the welfare of the human race reach 
        far beyond the borders of the United States;
Whereas the House of Representatives continues to strive to preserve and 
        strengthen the values and rights bestowed by the Constitution upon the 
        United States and its citizens;
Whereas the Constitution is recognized by many to be the most significant and 
        important document in history for establishing freedom and justice 
        through democracy;
Whereas the Constitution deserves the recognition, respect, and reverence of all 
        people in the United States;
Whereas every person in the United States should celebrate the freedom and 
        responsibilities of the Constitution;
Whereas the preservation of such values and rights in the hearts and minds of 
        United States citizens would be advanced by official recognition of the 
        signing of the Constitution; and
Whereas September 17, 2009, is designated as ``Constitution Day'': Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports ``Constitution Day''; and
            (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
        the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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