On September 14, 2025, Mayor Kahn presented the Daughters of the American Revolution with a proclamation to mark the two hundred thirty-eighth anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of America by the Constitutional Convention in 1787. The Constitution officially became the law of the United States on June 21, 1788, when New Hampshire became the ninth state to ratify the Constitution. This fundamental document established the framework of our government, and it is important to recognize and celebrate its existence while recalling the strength and bravery of those who fought for The Constitution and its amendments throughout our country’s history. This celebration of the Constitution emanates from the Daughters of the American Revolution. 1955, DAR petitioned Congress to set aside September 17-23 to be dedicated annually by the President of the United States for the observance of Constitution Week. Constitution Week represents for all Americans, an opportunity to reflect on the principles of liberty, justice, and the rule of law enshrined in this historic document. It is a time to remember the responsibilities that come with our rights and to honor the foresight of the framers who created a government designed by the people for the people. The Preamble to the Constitution begins with the powerful words, “We the People of the United States.” These words emphasize that the government’s authority is derived from the citizens it serves.
