Schools observe Constitution Day
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Congress enacted a law in 2004 requiring public schools to recognize the signing of the U.S. Constitution every Sept. 17. Signed 221 years ago, the Constitution is the nation's supreme law and includes the Bill of Rights. Alma Schrader Elementary held a ceremony to honor local heroes, including firefighters, law enforcement personnel, emergency service workers, and current and former members of the military. "This is our way of recognizing those people who have chosen to given their service to the community to defend and uphold our Constitution," Principal Ruth Ann Orr said.
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