HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.1 Presentation of the Constitution Week Proclamation and Certificate of Recognition to Daughters of the American Revolution Poster Contest WinnerCELEBRATING
STAFF REPORT
CITY COUNCIL
DUBLIN
CALIFORNIA
Agenda Item 3.1
DATE: September 6, 2022
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager
SU B.ECT : Presentation of the Constitution Week Proclamation and Certificate of
Recognition to Daughters of the American Revolution Poster Contest Winner
Prepared by: Cierra Fabrigas, Executive Aide
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The City Council will present the Constitution Week Proclamation to the Daughters of the
American Revolution (DAR) and a Certificate of Recognition to Dublin resident and DAR poster
contest winner, Bilal Tariq Rauf.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Present the proclamation and certificate of recognition.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
None.
DESCRIPTION:
The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), a nonprofit organization promoting patriotism
and history, created Constitution Week in 1955 to promote the celebration and study of the
nation's founding document. Constitution Week was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed
into public law on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower. It is celebrated annually
during the week of September 17-23.
The aims of the Constitution Week celebration are to:
• Emphasize citizens' responsibilities to protect and defend the Constitution.
• Inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America'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.
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The City Council will present the Constitution Week proclamation and recognize Dublin resident
Bilal Tariq Rauf, winner of the 2022 poster contest sponsored by the DAR.
STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE:
None.
NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH:
The City Council Agenda was posted.
ATTACHMENTS:
1) Constitution Week Proclamation
2) Certificate of Recognition
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Attachment I
A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF DUBLIN, CALIFORNIA
"Constitution Week"
September 17-23, 2022
WHEREAS, September 17, 2022 marks the 235th 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, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) upholds the goals of Constitution Week,
supporting Dublin libraries, schools, and civic organizations in teaching all citizens, especially youth and newly naturalized
citizens, about our founding documents; and
WHEREAS, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America
designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Dublin City Council does hereby proclaim September 17, 2022 through
September 23, 2022, as Constitution Week, and encourages our citizens to reaffirm the ideals that the framers of the Constitution
had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedom guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, and remembering that
lost rights may never be regained.
DATED: September 6, 2022
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey
Councilmember Sherry Hu
Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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Attachment 2
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Given to
BILAL TARIQ RA OF
In recognition of winning the Constitution Week Poster Contest 1st Place Honors
from the Daughters of the American Revolution, and demonstrating the
outstanding qualities of dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism in your
home, school, and in the Dublin community.
Presented by the
The City of Dublin
Dated: September 6, 2022
Mayor Melissa Hernandez Vice Mayor Jean Josey
Councilmember Sherry Hu Councilmember Shawn Kumagai Councilmember Michael McCorriston
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