On Sept. 11, Henryetta Mayor Jennifer Munholland signed a Proclamation declaring Sept. 17 through Sept. 23 as Constitution Week. The Proclamation was presented to Rebecca Hold, Okemah Daughters of the American Revolution Regent.

The Proclanation reads:

“Whereas, September 17, 2019 marks the two hundred and thirty-second anniversary of the drafting 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 and its memorable anniversary; and to the patriotic celebrations which will commemorate the occasion; and

“Whereas, Public Law 915 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the President of the United States of America designating September 17 through 23 as Constitution Week; and

“Now, Therefore, I, Jennifer Munholland, by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the City of Henryetta in the State of Oklahoma do hereby proclaim the week of September 17 through the 23rd as: ‘Constitution Week’ And ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the Framers of the Constution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties, remembering that lost rights may never be regained.

“In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Corporate Seal of the City of Henryetta, Oklahoma to be affixed on the 11th day of September, 2019.

“Signed - Donna White, Henryetta City Clerk and Jennifer Munholland, Mayor”

Constitution Week is the commemoration of America’s most important document. It is celebrated annually during the week of Sept. 17-23.

The United States Constitution stands as a testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights.

This celebration of the Constitution was started by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

In 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside Sept. 17-23 annually to be dedicated for the observance of Constitution Week.

The resolution was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed into public law on Aug. 2, 1956, by President Dwight D. Eisenhower.

DAR also erected a structure that is built in tribute to the Constitution of the United States.

In 1929, the DAR Constitution Hall, a performing arts center, opened.

Puprose of the Constitution Week celebration is to emphasize citizens’ repsonsiblities for protecing and defending the Constitution, to inform people that the Constitution is the basis for America’s greate heritage and the foundation for our way of life and to encourage the study of the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.

Constitution Week is a great time to learn more about this important document and celebrate the freedoms it gave us.