09-22-2025 Proclamation Constitution Week

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PROCLAMATION OF CONSTITUTION WEEK SEPTEMBER 17-23, 2025 “Fairness, Peace, Safety, Well-Being, Freedom, Future” WHEREAS, the Constitution of the United States of America was signed on September 17, 1787, establishing the framework of our national government; and WHEREAS, the Constitution divides authority among three branches, legislative, executive, and judicial, to balance power and define the relationship between the federal government, the states, and the people; and WHEREAS, the Preamble outlines the purposes of government: to establish fairness, insure peace, provide for safety, promote well-being, and protect freedom for present and future generations; and WHEREAS, the Constitution has been amended twenty-seven times to expand and protect the rights of the people, including freedom of expression, the end of slavery, and the right to vote; and WHEREAS, civic organizations nationwide promote Constitution Week to encourage education and awareness of our nation’s founding principles; and WHEREAS, the strength of our communities is supported by informed people and an understanding of our constitutional heritage; and WHEREAS, the city of Orono, through its elected Council and dedicated staff, serves the community by demonstrating the principles of fairness, peace, safety, and freedom for all residents, reflecting the values embodied in the Constitution; and THEREFORE, I, Bob Tunheim, Mayor of the city of Orono, Minnesota do hereby proclaim the week of September 17-23, 2025 as Constitution Week in the city of Orono and encourage all residents to take time to learn about and reflect upon the Constitution and its continuing significance. Given under my hand and the seal of the city of Orono, Minnesota on September 10, 2025. ATTEST: CITY OF ORONO _________________________ _______________________ Christine Lusian, City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor