HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Res 3683 1987-04-13
RESOLUTION NUMBER ~~l?~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA CELEBRATING THE 200TH
ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNITED STATES "CONSTITUTION"
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH HEREBY RESOLVES:
kHEREAS, the United States Constitution signed on September 17, 1787,
a symbol of freedom and justice for 200 years, has served our I
Nation and its people by providing the basic liberties and ~
rights associated with our democratic traditions; and
WHEREAS, the drafters of the Constitution forged a document which is
as relevant to Americans today as it was to the foundin9
fathers, the concepts of which beckon immigrants seeking to
make a new life; and
WHEREAS, the celebration of the Bicentennial affords Americans a
chance to reaffirm the principles for which the Constitution
and this country stand, those rights and liberties which we
tend to take for granted: freedom of expression, freedom of
worship, freedom of choice, and the right to vote; and
WHEREAS, the Bicentennial of the Constitution is more than an
anniversary, it is a unique opportunity for this nation's
citizens to remember the origins of our freedom and to pay
tribute to the document that produced a way of li'e envied
the world over.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Seal
Beach to encourage all citizens to unite and inspire interest and pride
in the United States of America by the celebration of the Bicentennial
of the U.S. Constitution.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED BY THE City ~uncil of t~lty of Seal
Beach, at a meeting thereof held on the '1'!:!- day of ~ '
1987, by the following vote:
AYES: Counci lmembers I z'< Ct(J-J<J
NOES: Councilmembers
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ABSENT: Councilmembers
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE )
CITY OF SEAL BEACH )
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I, Joanne, M. Yeo, City Clerk of Seal Beach, California, do hereby
certify that the ~Oing resolution is the original copy of
Resolution Number ~ on file in the office of the City Clerk,
passed approved and adopted by the City Counci 1 ~J;~ City of Seal
Beac, tar gular meeting thereof held on the ~_ day of
. ,1 7.