HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 1987 0902 CC REG ITEM 04AITEM y. A .
PROCLAMATION
"BELLS ACROSS AMERICA"
"A RINGING TRIBUTE TO THE CONSTITUTION"
WHEREAS. September 17, 1987, is the 200th anniversary of one of
the most significant events in history, the signing of the United States
Constitution; and
WHEREAS,
On this date in 1787, 39 men signed their names to a
document which established the world's first government of the people, by
the people and for the people; and
W H E R E A S , The United States Constitution is the world's oldest
written instrument of national government and is the cornerstone of the
American republic, a symbol of our national ideals of freedom, justice and
equal opportunity; and
W H E R E A S , To commemorate the historic moment when the Constitution
was signed, the Commission on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution
is inviting every American and every institution to join in "Bells Across
America - A Ringing Tribute To The Constitution "; and
W H E R E A S , The ringing tribute will start at 4:00 p.m. E.D.T., the
time of the signing of Constitution. Individuals and groups across the
nation will simultaneously ring bells for 200 seconds.
NOW , THEREFORE,,, BE IT RESOLVED., that the
City Council of the City of Moorpark do hereby join with The Commission
on the Bicentennial of the United States Constitution in commemorating this
historical moment and ask all citizens of this City to take part in:
"BELLS ACROSS AMERICA"
PASSED AND A D O P T E D this 2nd day of September, 1987.
City
THE MAYOR OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA
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