Res No 101-21-15721RESOLUTION NO. 101-21-15721
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami
approving the Proclamation recognizing the week of September 17-23 as
Constitution Week.
WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers signed the Constitution of the United States on
September 17, 1787, establishing a framework for the foundation of our Nation's prosperity and
liberties; and
WHEREAS, this historic document is of central importance to our Nation and represents
the timeless and enduring truths that inform the basic institutions of the American republic; and
WHEREAS. September 17, 2021, marks the two hundred and thirty-fourth anniversary
of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional
Convention; and
WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent
document and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebrations which will
commemorate the occasion; and
WHEREAS, in 1956, Constitution Week was commemorated by President Dwight D.
Eisenhower from September 17 through September 23 and intended to be celebrated annually;
and
WHEREAS, Constitution Week in the City of South Miami provides our residents
opportunities to learn about the Constitution of the United States and reflect upon the unique
principles of our great Nation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF SOUTH MIAMI, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The foregoing recitals are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true and they
are incorporated into this resolution by reference as if set forth in full herein.
Section 2. The Mayor and City Commission for the City of South Miami hereby approve
of the attached proclamation recognizing the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week.
Section 3. Corrections. Conforming language or technical scrivener -type corrections
may be made by the City Attorney for any conforming amendments to be incorporated into the
final resolution for signature.
Section 4. Severability. If any section clause, sentence, or phrase of this resolution is for
any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, the holding will
not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this resolution.
Section 5. Effective Date. This resolution will become effective immediately upon
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Res. No. 101-21-15721
adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 7 h day of September, 2021.
ATTEST:n APPROVED:
CITY C AAYOR
READ AND APPROVED AS TO FORM,
COMMISSION VOTE:
5-0
Mayor Philips:
Yea
Commissioner Harris:
Yea
Commissioner Liebman:
Yea
Commissioner Gil:
Yea
Commissioner Corey:
Yea
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Agenda Item No:5.
City Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: September 7, 2021
Submitted by: Nkenga Payne
Submitting Department: City Clerk'
Item Type: Resolution
Agenda Section:
Subject:
A Resolution of the Mayor and City Commissioners of the City of South Miami approving the Proclamation
recognizing the week of September 17-23 as Constitution Week. 3/5 (Mayor Philips)
Suggested Action:
Attachment,s:
Reso re Proclamation for Constitution Week 2021 CArev.doc
Proclamation for Constitution week 2021 CArev.doc
ConstitutionWeek-DAR (1).pdf
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WmUAS, our Founding Fathers signed the Constitution of the United States on September 17,
1787, establishing a framework for the foundation of our Nation's prosperity and
liberties; and
'WXVa.0 this historic document is of central importance to our Nation and represents the
timeless and enduring truths that inform the basic institutions of the American
republic; and
'W ufls, September 17, 2021, marks the two hundred and thirty-fourth anniversary of the
drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional
Convention; and
U-9&Uj7S, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition to this magnificent document and
its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate
the occasion; and
'W Mul in 1956, Constitution Week was commemorated by President Dwight D. Eisenhower
from September 17 through September 23 and intended to be celebrated annually; and
U&1 P,E,9S, Constitution Week in the City of South Miami provides our residents opportunities to
learn about the Constitution of the United States and reflect upon the unique principles
of our great Nation.
NO`W, Z`K W93TOQ�E, I, Sally B. Philips, Mayor, along with my colleagues of the City Commission:
Commissioners Walter Harris, Josh Liebman, Luis Gil and Brian Corey do hereby proclaim, the week of
September 17-23 as:
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in the City of South Miami, Florida. We further and urge all residents to study the Constitution and reflect
on the honor of being an American with all the rights, privileges and responsibilities that being an American
involves.
SIGNED and the OFFICL4L SEAL of the
City of South Miami, Florida, affixed
Hereto this 21" day of September 2021.
SallyPlfilips, Mayor
Educational Programs
Constitution Week
The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history
to maintain their liberties and freedoms and to ensure those unalienable rights to every American.
The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American
Revolution. In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 annually to be
dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution was later adopted by the US
Congress and signed into public law on August 2, 1956 by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.
The aims of the celebration are to:
• Emphasize citizen's responsibilities for protecting and defending the Constitution.
• Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for American's great heritage and the
foundation for our way of life.
• Encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in
September 1787.
Constitution Week is a great time to learn more about this important document and celebrate the
freedoms it gave us. Get involved by encouraging young people to sign the Constitution Week
Proclamation Pledge and ask your local community officials to issue a proclamation about
Constitution Week.
For additional information about Constitution Week, please contact your local DAR chapter
or visit DAR.org.
The Daughters of the American Revolution is a non-profit, non -political volunteer women's service
organization. DAR members are dedicated to promoting historic preservation, education and patriotism in
communities across the nation. All students are invited to participate and learn more about the educational
programs the DAR offers. Educators, parents and students are encouraged to contact their local DAR
chapters for more detailed information on these programs.
For more information please contact:
DAR Chapter: Coral Gables Chapter
Contact Name. Dana Outlaw-Pezoldt
Phone Number: 813-598-8487 cell or home 305-971-8420
Email: danaoutlaw@gmail.com or danap@miamidade.gov
www.dar.org