Daughters of the American Revolution’s Bend chapter promotes Constitution Week in Central Oregon
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution urges Americans to reflect on the United States Constitution during September’s annual observance in honor of this foundational document of national governance.
The DAR initiated the observance in 1955, when the service organization petitioned the U.S. Congress to dedicate September 17–23 of each year to the commemoration of Constitution Week. Congress adopted the resolution, and on August 2, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed it into Public Law #915.
The celebration’s goals are threefold: to encourage the study of the historical events that led to the framing of the Constitution in September 1787; to remind the public that the Constitution is the basis of America’s great heritage and the foundation for its way of life; and to emphasize U.S. citizens’ responsibility to protect, defend and preserve the U.S. Constitution.
The Bend Chapter of DAR says Central Oregon cities will issue proclamations for Constitution Week in early September. Citizens are encouraged to participate by being present, and exploring Constitution Week events at their local Library.
Proclamations being presented:
Bend City Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 4 at 7:00 PM
Redmond City Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 PM
Prineville City Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 10 at 6:00 PM
Madras City Council Meeting – Tuesday, September 10 at 5:30 PM
LaPine City Council Meeting – Wednesday, September 11 at 5:30 PM
Culver and Metolius TBD
Library Displays and Events:
Downtown Bend – Brooks Room – Tuesday, September 17 - Bells Across America – 12:30 – 2:30 PM.
Ringing Bells out front at 1:00 sharp for one minute.
Downtown Bend – Brooks Room – Saturday, September 21st – Free Constitution Class - 9:00 – 11:00 AM
*80 guests only, please RSVP to dar.bend.cw@proton.me
Prineville Public Library – Constitution Week Display Madras Public Library – Constitution Week Display
The DAR, founded in 1890 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., is a non-profit, non-political volunteer women's service organization dedicated to promoting patriotism, preserving American history, and securing America's future through better education for children.
