[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 43 (Tuesday, March 18, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S3902]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 92--DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 AS ``CONSTITUTION 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. DeWINE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                               S. Res. 92

       Whereas the Constitution of the United States of America 
     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 to achieve a level 
     of prosperity, liberty, security, and justice that is 
     unparalleled among nations;
       Whereas the Constitution's contributions to the welfare of 
     the human race reach far beyond the borders of the United 
     States;
       Whereas the Senate continues to strive to preserve and 
     strengthen the values and rights bestowed by the Constitution 
     upon the United States of America and its citizens;
       Whereas the preservation of such values and rights in the 
     hearts and minds of American citizens would be advanced by 
     official recognition of the signing of the Constitution: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate:
       (1) designates September 17, 2003, as ``Constitution Day''; 
     and
       (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
     the day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.

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