[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 17437]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           CONSTITUTION WEEK

 Mr. VITTER. Mr. President, today I wish to acknowledge the 
Fort Miro Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in 
Monroe, LA. Beginning September 17 and ending September 23, this great 
organization will observe its annual Constitution Week. Today, I'd like 
to spend a few moments highlighting the importance of their efforts.
  The Daughters of the American Revolution petitioned Congress in 1955 
to set aside a week to celebrate the Constitution. Thanks to their 
petition, Congress through a joint resolution on August 2, 1956, 
requested that the president declare September 17 to 23 as Constitution 
Week.
  This week sets out to emphasize citizens' responsibilities for 
protecting and defending the Constitution, inform people that the 
Constitution is the basis for America's great heritage, and encourage 
the study of the historical events surrounding its framing in September 
1787.
  This year on September 17 at 3:00 pm, this long-time chapter of the 
Daughters of the American Revolution will participate in ``Bells Across 
America'' to commemorate the signing of the Constitution and to 
recognize all citizens of the United States of America.
  I applaud the Daughters of the American Revolution for their 
continued dedication to celebrating the importance of the Constitution 
through education and activism. Moreover, I commend the Fort Miro 
Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Monroe, LA, for 
doing this fine work on behalf of the State of Louisiana.

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