HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-2025 Proclamation Constitution Week
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
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Christine Lusian, City Clerk Bob Tunheim, Mayor