[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 120, 109th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

120 STAT. 3881
 
PROCLAMATION 8050--SEPT. 14, 2006



Proclamation 8050 of September 14, 2006
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, Constitution Week, 2006
By the President of the United States of America
A Proclamation
Americans are united by the principles embodied in the United States
Constitution. On Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and during
Constitution Week, we celebrate the establishment of the United States
Constitution and honor the Framers of this groundbreaking document.
In 1787, the Framers of the Constitution met in Philadelphia and drafted
a document that continues to be the foundation of our Nation's identity.
The Constitution established the enduring governmental framework in
which our free society has flourished for more than two centuries, and
it is a testament to the wisdom and foresight of our Founders.
America is grateful to those who have worked to defend the Constitution
and promote its ideals. During this observance, we also recognize the
profound impact our Constitution has on the everyday lives of our
citizens, and we call upon all Americans to help uphold its values of a
free and just society.
In celebration of the signing of the Constitution and in recognition of
the Americans who strive to uphold the duties and responsibilities of
citizenship, the Congress, by joint resolution of February 29, 1952 (36
U.S.C. 106, as amended), designated September 17 as ``Constitution Day
and Citizenship Day,'' and by joint resolution of August 2, 1956 (36
U.S.C. 108, as amended), requested that the President proclaim the week
beginning September 17 and ending September 23 of each year as
``Constitution Week.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 17, 2006, as Constitution Day and
Citizenship Day, and September 17 through September 23, 2006, as
Constitution Week. I encourage Federal, State, and local officials, as
well as leaders of civic, social, and educational organizations, to
conduct ceremonies and programs that celebrate our Constitution and
reaffirm our rights and responsibilities as citizens of our great
Nation.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this fourteenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand six, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
first.
GEORGE W. BUSH