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Councilmember Elvig introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION #10-09-205 <br />RESOLUTION PROCLAIMING SEPTEMBER 17 - 23, 2010 AS CONSTITUTION <br />WEEK <br />WHEREAS, our Founding Fathers, in order to secure the blessings of liberty for <br />themselves and their posterity, did ordain and establish a Constitution for the United States; and <br />WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens fully understand the provisions and <br />principles contained in the Constitution in order to effectively support, preserve and defend <br />against all enemies; and; <br />WHEREAS, September 17, 2010, marks the two hundred twenty-third anniversary of the <br />drafting of the Consitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention; <br />and <br />WHEREAS, it is fitting and proper to accord official recognition of this magnificent <br />document and its memorable anniversary; and, <br />WHEREAS, the independence guaranteed to American citizens, whether by birth or <br />naturalization, should be celebrated during Constitution Week, September 17 through 23, 2010, <br />as designated by proclamation of the President of the United States of America in accordance <br />with Public Law 915. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA: <br />1) That the City Council of the City of Ramsey proclaims the week of September 17 <br />through 23, 2010 as CONSTITUTION WEEK. <br />The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember <br />Jeffrey, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: <br />Mayor Ramsey <br />Councilmember Elvig <br />Councilmember Jeffrey <br />Councilmember Dehen <br />Councilmember Look <br />Councilmember McGlone <br />Councilmember Wise <br />and the following voted against the same: <br />None <br />RESOLUTION #10-09-205 <br />Page 1 of 2 <br />