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July 14, 2008

**Celebrate Constitution Day**

*Become an Original Cosponsor of a Resolution Honoring the 221^st^
Anniversary of Our Nation's Guiding Legal Document*

Dear Colleague:

Just a few weeks ago, we joined millions of Americans in celebrating our
nation's 232^nd^ Independence Day. As we continue to remember those 56
men who bravely signed their names to the Declaration of Independence, I
hope you will join me in recognizing the ultimate product of their labor
of patriotism.

This September 17^th^ will mark the 221^st^ anniversary of the signing
of our Constitution. To celebrate this momentous occasion, I will be
introducing a resolution. (See below for text.) This resolution is
identical to H.Res. 646, which I introduced during the First Session of
the 110^th^ Congress.

The 39 visionary Founding Fathers who signed the Constitution changed
the course of world history. After months of deliberations, they
succeeded in securing liberties and freedoms that were unimaginable to
previous generations. I invite you to join me as an original cosponsor
in honoring civilization's most ingenious governmental guideline, a
document which Abraham Lincoln described as "the only safeguard for our
liberties."

I also encourage you to begin preparing to celebrate September 17^th^;
the day which reminds us of all the rights guaranteed to Americans. If
you have any additional questions or would like to become an original
cosponsor, please e-mail <Rachel.Houston@mail.house.gov> or call 5-4465.

> Sincerely,
>
> Scott Garrett
>
> Chairman,
>
> Congressional Constitution Caucus

**RESOLUTION**

Celebrating the 221st anniversary of the signing of the Constitution,
and for other purposes.

Whereas the Constitution of the United States of America was formally
signed on September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates from 12 States;

Whereas the Constitution was subsequently ratified by each of the
original thirteen States;

Whereas the Constitution was drafted in order to form a more perfect
union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of
liberty for citizens of the United States;

Whereas the liberties and freedom enjoyed by the citizens of the United
States today are rooted in this cherished document that gave birth to
this Nation;

Whereas the Constitution serves as the foundation for citizens of the
United States to accomplish a level of prosperity, security, justice,
and freedom unsurpassed by any other country;

Whereas the Constitution of the United States is a model for
establishing a freedom in other developing nations;

Whereas the Members of the House of Representatives take an oath to
support and defend the Constitution of the United States; and

Whereas September 17, 2008, will be the 221^st^ anniversary of the
signing of the Constitution,: Now, therefore, be it

*Resolved,* That the House of Representatives ---

> \(1\) celebrates the 221^st^ anniversary of the signing of the
> Constitution;
>
> \(2\) honors the efforts of the 42 delegates who attended the majority
> of the Constitutional Convention meetings, and the 39 signers of the
> Constitution;
>
> \(3\) acknowledges the significance of the ideals established by the
> Constitution of the United States, including the principle of a
> limited federal government with checks and balances between the 3
> branches;
>
> \(4\) recognizes the Constitution of the United States as the source
> responsible for our Nation's ability to withstand calamity and
> preserve national stability, or as Thomas Jefferson wrote: "Our
> peculiar security is in the possession of a written Constitution"; and
>
> \(5\) encourages the citizens of the United States of America who have
> the privilege to share the freedoms recognized in the Constitution of
> the United States, to join with the House of Representatives in this
> historic celebration.