HomeMy WebLinkAboutConstitution Day and CItizenship Day 2023
PROCLAMATION
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day 2023
WHEREAS: the Constitution of the United States of America, which guarantees priceless freedoms to us as
citizens of the United States and to our posterity and sets forth a concept of liberty that has been an inspiration to
freedom-loving people everywhere, takes on still deeper meaning in these days of civil unrest; and
WHEREAS: by joint resolution approved December 8, 2004 (36 U.S.C. 106), the Congress of the United States
has designated the seventeenth day of September of each year as Constitution Day and Citizenship Day in
commemoration of the signing on September 17, 1787, of the Constitution of the United States and in recognition
of all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, enjoy the privileges and assume the responsibilities of
citizenship; and
WHEREAS: the aforesaid resolution urges the civil and educational authorities of States, counties, cities, and
towns to make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the complete
instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and
locality in which they reside; and
WHEREAS: every year, thousands of candidates for citizenship commemorate Constitution Day and Citizenship
Day by becoming American citizens. These men and women have respected our laws and learned our history, some
have served in our military. Whereas we laud the desire of anyone to fulfill the dream of becoming a citizen of the
United States of America, and we welcome all who naturalize into our community to join us in writing the next
great chapter of the American story, and
WHEREAS: we remember the oath taken by all applicants who wish to become citizens: "I do solemnly swear that
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; and that I
will well and faithfully discharge my duties and responsibilities as a citizen of the United States.'' Whereas a
celebration of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is planned and scheduled to be held at 2:00 p.m. on September
17, 2023, near the Rotary Pavilion in Ellensburg, Washington, and all residents and visitors in Kittitas County are
invited to attend, and
Therefore, the Kittitas County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaim September 17th, 2023, as Constitution
Day and Citizenship Day in Kittitas County and encourages all residents to join us in attending the Constitution
Day and Citizenship Day celebration near Rotary Pavilion to reaffirm our commitment to a strong adherence to the
foundational principles put forth in our Constitutions and laws for naturalization citizenship.
Dated this 5th day of September 2023.
KITTITAS COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Cory Wright, Chairman
ATTEST:
Brett Wachsmith, Vice-Chairman
Julie Kjorsvik, Clerk of the Board Laura Osiadacz, Commissioner