[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 134 (Tuesday, September 11, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1863]
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                    RECOGNITION OF CONSTITUTION WEEK

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                            HON. DAVID SCOTT

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 11, 2007

  Mr. SCOTT of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise in recognition of 
Constitution Week, September 17-23, 2007. The Congress, by joint 
resolution on February 29, 1952 designated September 17 as Citizenship 
Day, and on August 2, 1956, requested that the President proclaim the 
week beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as 
Constitution Week. During Constitution Week, we honor our Nation's 
Constitution and encourage everyone to take the time to read and 
reflect on what the Constitution means to American citizens. It is a 
time when we can promote the ideals of freedom and opportunity 
throughout our Nation.
  Today, I would like to particularly recognize the Augustin Clayton 
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Jonesboro, GA, 
for observing Constitution Week this year. Their nationalism and 
dedication are exemplary, and a model for all Americans. I hope that 
many other Federal, State, and local officials, as well as leaders of 
civic, social, and educational organizations, will follow the lead of 
the Augustin Clayton Chapter of the Daughters of the Revolution and 
conduct ceremonies and other programs to celebrate our Constitution 
this coming Constitution Week.

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