2023 Senate Resolution 72

A resolution to designate September 17-23, 2023, as Constitution Week.

Whereas, September 17, 2023 marks the 236th anniversary of the signing 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, its memorable anniversary, and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and

Whereas, Public Law 915 of 1956 authorizes and requests the proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17-23 as Constitution Week; now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate, That the members of this legislative body designate September 17-23, 2023, as Constitution Week.

Offered in the Senate

Sept. 19, 2023

Offered by Sen. Rick Outman (R-33) and five co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Sens. John Cherry (D-27), Mallory McMorrow (D-8), Dayna Polehanki (D-5), Michael Webber (R-9) and Paul Wojno (D-10)

Adopted in the Senate by voice vote