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[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 272 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 272

Commemorating the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution 
                         of the United States.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 28, 2017

   Mr. Cruz (for himself and Mr. Blumenthal) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Commemorating the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution 
                         of the United States.

Whereas, on September 17, 1787, the Constitution of the United States was signed 
        by 39 delegates from 12 States;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was subsequently ratified by each 
        of the original 13 States;
Whereas James Madison and the other delegates drafted the Constitution of the 
        United States ``in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish 
        Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defence, 
        promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty'' for 
        the people of the United States;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States has provided the means and 
        structure for the United States and the people of the United States to 
        achieve a level of prosperity, liberty, security, and justice that is 
        unparalleled among nations;
Whereas the contributions of the Constitution of the United States to the 
        welfare of individuals reach far beyond the borders of the United 
        States;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States--

    (1) was the first permanent constitution in the world adopted by 
elected representatives;

    (2) includes seminal ideas about individual rights, the separation of 
powers, and the rule of law; and

    (3) has inspired the constitutional systems of government of countries 
throughout the world;

Whereas the Constitution of the United States has been amended 27 times since 
        its adoption and includes amendments that reflect the will of the people 
        of the United States ``to form a more perfect Union'', such as 
        amendments to recognize and protect individual rights, eliminate 
        slavery, and expand the franchise;
Whereas the Senate continues to strive to preserve and strengthen the values and 
        rights bestowed on the United States and the people of the United States 
        by the Constitution of the United States; and
Whereas the preservation in the hearts and minds of the people of the United 
        States of the values and rights expressed in the Constitution of the 
        United States would be advanced by an official recognition on September 
        17, 2017, of the 230th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of 
        the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) on September 17, 2017, commemorates the 230th 
        anniversary of the signing of the Constitution of the United 
        States; and
            (2) calls on the people of the United States to observe the 
        day with appropriate ceremonies and respect, including by 
        reading the Constitution of the United States and reflecting on 
        the enduring structure of government built by the Founders and 
        successive generations of people of the United States.
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