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PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America, the guardian of our liberties,
embodies the principles of limited government in a Republic dedicated to the rule by law, and
WHEREAS, on September 17, 2022, and the week following, we celebrate the 235th Anniversary of
the 1787 Constitutional Convention; the world’s oldest written constitution which was drafted by
the United States, thus outlining the fundamental principles by which our nation is governed; and
WHEREAS, our Constitution established six basic governing principles for society, including
popular sovereignty, the rule of law, federalism, judicial review, individual rights, and separation
of powers through a system of checks and balances; and
WHEREAS, the Constitution ensures the distribution of functions and responsibilities among three
separate branches and a system of checks and balances to calibrate those powers, ultimately
ensuring the protection of individual rights and liberties; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of
the United States of America designating September 17th through 23rd as Constitution Week which
provides an opportunity for all citizens of Georgetown to learn about our nation’s founding and the
Constitution.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, JOSH SCHROEDER, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TX
do hereby proclaim September 17 – 23, 2022 as CONSTITUTION WEEK
and September 17, 2022 as CONSTITUTION DAY
in GEORGETOWN, TEXAS