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Six essential qualities that
are the key to success: Sincerity, personal integrity, humility, courtesy,
wisdom, charity. - William Menninger
9/7/08 As the United States of America
gets ready to honor the 221st anniversary of the
framing of the US Constitution, we, as Americans,
should make it our goal to learn more about this
legendary document. As...
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9/5/08 The Augustin Clayton Chapter of the Daughters of the
American Revolution along with the National Society of the
Daughters of the American Revolution will join together in
celebrating U. S. Constitution Week, September 17...
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Georgia was the 4th state
to ratify the Constitution. Georgia signers were Abraham
Baldwin and William Few.
Members of the
James Waldrop Chapter visited local elementary schools,
met with elected officials and set up displays throughout
the county, educating many on one of our country's most
important documents, the Constitution.
Pictured (l-r) are Carolyn Balog, Regent Betty Harrah, Principal
Kristin Berryman and Media Specialist Amanda White.
9/17/07 Peachtree City Elementary School was
one of many stops for the ladies of the James Waldrop Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution for National Constitution
Week... More
“To me, the Constitution articulates the
profoundly important balance between our rights and our responsibilities as
citizens of this great nation. Without this balance and an equal respect for
both, the United States of America would not have become the land of the free
and the brave which we enjoy today.” - Virginia Gibbs, President, Fayette
County Chamber of Commerce
America
Celebrates U.S. Constitution;
Fayetteville DAR Joins National DAR to Promote Constitution Week
Awareness
8/28/07 Monday, September 17, 2007, begins the national
celebration of Constitution Week. The weeklong commemoration of
America’s most important document is one of our country’s least
known official observances. Our Constitution stands as a
testament to the tenacity of Americans throughout history to
maintain their liberties and freedom, and to ensure those
unalienable rights to every American...
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“The Constitution is the guide
which I never will abandon.” - George Washington
9/5/08 Clayton State University’s Fourth
Annual celebration of Constitution Days will kick off on
Monday, Sept. 8 and run through Friday, Sept. 19, with the
help of the National Archives and Records Administration’s
(NARA) Southeast Region, and a distinguished (and recently
retired) professor of...
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Wednesday, September 17, 2008, begins
the national celebration of Constitution Week. The
weeklong commemoration of America�s most important
document is one of our country's least known official
observances. Our...
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The Articles of Confederation was drafted in 1777 during the American
Revolution. The Articles were, in effect, the first constitution of the United
States. The men of the Continental Congress who passed the...
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Westmoreland Speaks to DAR
About Constitution
9/20/07 Congressman Lynn Westmoreland recites
the Pledge of Allegiance to the United States Flag along with
members of the Marquis de Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American
Revolution Color Guard. Westmoreland spoke to the Fayetteville
DAR ladies in the James Waldrop Chapter DAR. Also pictured is
Mary Simonds, the Georgia State DAR Society Constitution Week
Chairman.
Augustin Clayton DAR Attend
Constitution Week Luncheon
9/17/07 The Augustin Clayton Chapter,
Daughters of the American Revolution in Jonesboro, GA attended
the Georgia State Society, NSDAR, Constitution Week Luncheon
held September 13, 2007 at the Ansley Golf Club in Atlanta, GA.
Pictured are: Phyllis Lawson, Laura Reid - State Regent, Becky
Rostron, and Lynn Dorney. Barbara Florence, Elaine Thames, Sherrie
Roberts, Mary Simonds-State Constitution Chairperson, Frieda Gibby, Ruth Smith, Janet Sherling, and
Cathy Shetter. The Augustin
Clayton Chapter DAR has members from Clayton, Fayette and Henry
Counties.
"The
Constitution is the sole source and guaranty of national
freedom." - Calvin Coolidge
9/12/07 Jack Smith, Chairman of the Fayette
County Board of Commissioners, recently proclaimed September
17-23 as Constitution Week in Fayette County. Chairman Smith
heartily recommended all citizens study the US Constitution.
Smith commented, "The foresight that those
framers had in writing that document, without question is
probably the most insightful piece of literature that has ever
been thought of or written to stand the test of time for the
years since it was originally framed, is simply remarkable."
On hand to witness the proclamation were James
Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Mary Jane
Sams, Rachel Colbert, Betty Harrah, Willene Jackson, Susan
Sloan, Natalie Davis and Constitution Week Chairman Ann Eldredge.
"The Constitution is the
cornerstone, a bedrock, for our government. And it doesn't
change. It's been something that has guided our country for
over 200 years." - Lynn Westmoreland, U.S. House of
Representatives, 3rd District
Stephen McMinn was one of the
first Fayette County citizens to pledge his
support in honor of the U.S. Constitution
9/6/08 The public is invited to
drop by the Fayette County Public Library in
Fayetteville and pledge support to the U. S.
Constitution in honor of the 221st anniversary of
the signing of the U. S. Constitution. The
exhibit runs through the end of September and is
sponsored by the James Waldrop Chapter Daughters
of the American Revolution. The James Waldrop
Chapter, chartered in 2007 as the first
Fayetteville chapter of the DAR, received a 2007
national award for their efforts in educating the
public about the Constitution.
9/5/08 The National
Archives-Southeast Region will celebrate the anniversary of the signing of
the United States Constitution on Wednesday, September 17 from 10:00-11:00
A.M. with an exciting program featuring readings,
speeches, and a special document exhibit...
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9/2/08 (10:03 a.m.) The James
Waldrop Chapter Daughters of the American
Revolution will kick off Constitution Week with
bell ringing on September 17th at noon at the old
Fayette County Courthouse in Fayetteville. The
weeklong commemoration of America's most
important document is one of our country's least
known official observances. Our Constitution
stands as a testament to the tenacity of
Americans throughout history to maintain their
liberties and freedom, and to ensure those
unalienable rights to every American. The public
is invited to bring bells and join in as our
country celebrates the day. In addition to
the bells, all are invited to publicly sign their
support of the U. S. Constitution. The Marquis de
Lafayette Chapter Sons of the American Revolution
will be providing a musket salute for the
occasion.
Fayetteville Mayor Declares Sept 17-23 as
Constitution Week
9/17/07
Mayor Ken Steele recently proclaimed Sept 17-23 as
Constitution Week in Fayetteville. In the
proclamation, Mayor Steele asked all citizens to
reaffirm the ideals of the Framers of the
Constitution had by protecting our freedoms. This
year marks the 220th anniversary of the framing of
the Constitution. Pictured (l-r) are James Waldrop
Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution
members Susan Sloan, Mary Jane Sams, Rachel Colbert,
Regent Betty Harrah, Fayetteville Mayor Ken Steele,
Natalie Davis, Constitution Week Chairman Ann
Eldredge, and Willene Jackson.
Patriots and the Constitution
9/16/07 Patriots. What a word this is. What emotions
rise to the top of our hearts when we hear this
single word. September is the month where we
celebrate with joy and remember with pain and tears.
We remember the tragedy of the day six years ago when
our country was attacked on our own shores. We
remember the struggles of our military and pray for
their safety...
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"The
Constitution is the guiding document of our nation and I believe
in its relevancy today. We should all read it several times a year
to realize how little government should impact our daily lives. It
helps me feel comfortable saying no when someone asks for
something that is not or should not be a function of government."
- Fayetteville Mayor Ken Steele
FCBOE Urges Students to Study
Constitution
8/28/07 At a recent
FCBOE meeting, John DeCotis presented a proclamation for the
upcoming National Constitution Week to the James Waldrop Chapter
Daughters of the American Revolution. The proclamation urges all
students in Fayette County to study the US Constitution and
reflect on the privilege of being an American. DeCotis...
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The tradition of
celebrating Constitution Week was started many years
ago by the Daughters of the American Revolution
(DAR). In 1955, the DAR petitioned Congress to set
aside September 17-23 annually to be dedicated for
the observance of Constitution Week. The resolution
was later adopted by the U.S. Congress and signed
into Public Law #915, on August 2, 1956, by President
Dwight D. Eisenhower. This year we will celebrate the
220th anniversary of our Constitution.
