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August 15, 2014
Janessa Hurd, CMC
321 E. Fifth Street
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Dear Ms. Hurd:
The Michael Trebert Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, is
requesting the City Council of Port Angeles to pass a Proclamation proclaiming the week beginning
September 17 through September 23, 2014, as "Constitution Week".
The tradition of celebrating the Constitution was started many years ago by the Daughters of the
American Revolution(DAR). In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 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#915 on August 2, 1956, by President Dwight D.
Eisenhower. The aims of the celebration are to (1) emphasize citizens' responsibilities for protecting and
defending the Constitution, preserving it for posterity; (2) infonn the people that the Constitution is the
basis for America's great heritage and the foundation for our way of life; and(3) encourage the study of
the historical events which led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787.
Additionally, we request the participation of city governments and individuals to ring bells on September
17th at 1:00 P.M. (PST) to celebrate "Bells Across America" so coast to coast bells will ring out our
freedom as Americans.
Thank you for considering our request for a proclamation. We would be honored to be present at the
council meeting when, or if, this proclamation is passed. Please notify me at my number listed below.
Sincerely,
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Jams Flanagan, Chairman
Michael Trebert Chapter
National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution
171 Ivy Lane
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360)457-1446